Adding the C Channel

Once the subfloor was completed, we needed to add the C channel.  The C channel is a U ish shaped piece of aluminum that runs along the edge of the subfloor.  The shell get attached to the C channel.  This process is used because the frame/chassis is made of steel and the shell is made of aluminum.  If the two metals are in contact with one another it results in galvanic corrosion.

Mr. C had to cut slits in sections of the C channel that had to curve around the corners.  The C channel was fastened through the floor with bolts.   Sealant was put in each hole prior to inserting the bolts.

Cutting slits into C channel for corner pieces.

Cutting slits into C channel for corner pieces.

Mr. C coaxing the C channel around the corner.

Mr. C coaxing the C channel around the corner.

Corner C channel bolted down.

Corner C channel bolted down.

C channel attached to subfloor.

C channel attached to subfloor.