question for (home) builders

[Gary Majchrzak]

:lol:

 

[Freed]

Aluminum won't a magnet stick to.

 

[sailfinreef]

aluminum isnt magnetic, it could be wire mesh behind the drywall depending on how old the house is. they do use steel plates to protect wires but they are rarley used. they used to also use steel strips between seams in older drywall. or a duct...

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7092469#post7092469 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by UnderwaterExotic
Cut the drywall and bust the myth! :lol:

OK. So I took the Sawzall to the wall.

not!

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

I think I have the answer: the ductwork is galvanized aluminum.

 

[gary greguire]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7197951#post7197951 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Gary Majchrzak
I think I have the answer: the ductwork is galvanized aluminum.

you mean galvanized steel....

as far as I know you cant galvinize aluminum discimilar metals.

 

[Kent E]

Now, I've had a magnet drop, and even skid off the tank but hit the wall????? Holy cow, Mr Meagi has nothing on you.

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

Yeah. I get kinda crazy with magnets, Kent.
Galvanized steel then. Thanks for correcting me, Gary!

 

[drtango]

Maybe you've found Jimmy Hoffa!

 

[sailfinreef]

most duct work is sheet metal or some sort of steel which, is magnetic