alecsammy

Hello,
I'm installing new wood stringers, what type of bedding material is needed to keep the stringer off the floor and how much of a gap should I have. Any installation details would be very helpful. Thanks Jeff

scippy

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I'd like to bring this to the top.............ain't nobody got an answer for Jeff................Dave???

powercat

I am not a pro by any means, but what I usually do is cut the stringers to size then glass prior to install. I shim to about 1/2" clearance and then glass a few spots let dry pull shims and then finish it off. Works well for me.

donnawanna

I don't want to sound stupid here but I don't get it about the gap you want. would someone please explain to me what your talking about I am ready to do stringers myself and i feel like i am missing something now.
thanks Keith

powercat

The gap he is referring to is the is the gap between the stringer and the hull. The idea is that if you leave a small gap between the two you reduce the chance of stress cracks on the outer hull. I have done it both ways with with no noticeable difference