Wall and floor sheet metal Guage

[oscar the grouch]

I'm walling in my trailer and was curious as to what gauge is the best for floor and walls of a trailer.

 

[4x4runner2002]

i used 16g for my walls

 

[anickode]

Really depends on the span between structural parts and the rigidity that you're looking for. Most average enclosed trailers have no more than 20 gauge for the walls.

 

[Sean H]

16 here.

 

[oscar the grouch]

Flat just to seal the box portion. Not 100% on spans.

 

[oscar the grouch]

att_143074624660471 by Oscar Indy, on Flickr

replacing all the expanded crap on this trailer.

 

[oscar the grouch]

looks like i can do the whole tub with one sheet of 5x10 and im thinking 14 guage.

 

[Cyberman]

16 should suffice. 14 may be overkill.

 

[oscar the grouch]

16 should suffice. 14 may be overkill.

would 16 carry 250lbs of human with those supports in the picture?

 

[Cyberman]

16 will work for the walls. If you are not putting 2 more crossbars in for the floor, you might want to use 14.

 

[oscar the grouch]

I ordered the 14 Guage. One sheet of 5x10 will do what I need. The local place is cutting it for me too.