Preventing galvanic corrosion when mounting hardware to aluminum doors
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A shed owner is unsure if drilling holes into an aluminum door to mount a steel door catch will cause galvanic corrosion, despite advice from a contractor.
What people do today
- Consulting with contractors
- Using stainless steel hardware
- Using adhesives
🔧 Fix this
Ideas a builder, maker or community group could start on:
- A kit containing nylon washers, rubber gaskets, and plastic-coated bolts specifically designed to isolate steel hardware from aluminum surfaces.
- A mobile app or web tool that allows users to input two materials and provides a compatibility rating and a list of necessary isolation materials.
- A standardized guide or template for shed owners detailing the specific anti-corrosion coatings or barrier materials required for common metal-to-metal exterior attachments.
Real voices
“I am afraid of aluminum corrosion when attaching other metals to that door. ... Do I need to do something with the holes that I am about to drill into the door or am I just paranoid about the possible corrosion?”
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