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Old 10-08-2015, 07:46 AM   #1
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The aluminum floor "joists" in the basement
The "ceiling" of our basements, those aluminum square tubes...Is there any good reason why I can't drill into these? I want to make some mezzanine shelving to store items and I would need to attach the suspension framework into these aluminum joists.
 
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Old 10-08-2015, 10:17 AM   #2
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i have with no issues. used all tec screws
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Old 10-08-2015, 10:28 AM   #3
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I just drilled into mine for the first time last weekend so it better be okay. So far the floor hasn't collapsed.
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Old 10-08-2015, 02:42 PM   #5
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Would not think a few small holes would hurt anything
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Old 10-09-2015, 03:53 AM   #8
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Drilling those holes should make the trailer a bit lighter and possibly give you 1 or 2 more Miles per Gal. while towing.
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