HELLO - FIRST POST - Building the CUBBY

[Larry Messaros]

Bill,

A couple of tips I picked up here.

It was suggested to me to use the galvanized Bugle head screws instead of the drywall screws. I checked and side by side the galvanized ones are better, less chance of snapping off, at install and over time. A flat head screw counter sunk is best for more strength.

Norm

I used "Deck Mate" decking screws from Home Depot. They have a Phillips Square Drv head so no chewing up the head when sinking them in. They are very strong, won't corrode and the box came with the drill bit to drive them in. Box is yellow and blue. Check them out!

I agree Tony. The Square Drive screws are the only way to go. In Canada we have had them for years and are known as Robertson screws. I buy them by the 50 pound box. (they are actually coated subfloor screws) I use them for everything around the house that would normally have a standard type nail. There holding power is a lot better and they don't go out of alignment when your driving them in, unlike like a regular nail.

[Eric Adams]

You might also want to check and see what it would cost to have it shot with Rhino Liner, like they spray truck beds. It's tough and waterproof. Doug

...for around $50/gal you can get the product and apply it yourself, here is a link but I am sure you can get same locally coverage is about 100sqft

http://tinyurl.com/49kuq

madjack

Tried that brand myself (DupliLiner) it isn't nearly as durable as Herculiner. I used Herculiner on my 1947 Willys Jeep and it is tough!!! Cheap also. Kit to roll it on and a gallon of the product was $50.

I say snag some of this!! Also, for the $99 kit you can get a limited range of colors. My father-in-law "painted" his Jeep in Herculiner yellow!!

BTW: It has lil rubber bits in it. It requires a coat of a Herculiner product to make it UV resistant as it isn't on its own. I think either Advance Auto parts or Autozone carries Herculiner.... True Value does also.