total composites - panels

[caslim]

Has anyone used these for constructing a trailer? I am thinking of using for the roof. You can get up to 78" wide.

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[PAToyota]

Years ago, I had looked into using honeycomb panels similar to theirs: Fiberglass Composite Panels | Total Composites

The idea would be to shape, cut, and bond the panels together and then fiberglass a shell over it all. Too many other projects and it never got off the ground.

Most of your insulated commercial truck bodies are similar to that - panels with either fiberglass or aluminum extrusions to hold it together. Typically, aluminum is used where you don't have insulation as the aluminum acts as a thermal bridge. I see that TC also does the aluminum extrusions: Extrusions - Total Composites Technologies Ltd. = Saves money building truck bodies

If you want a rectangular box, it would be a quick and easy way to go about it. If you don't need the insulation, there are similar systems with thinner panels so you don't lose as much space.

 

[HandForged]

are you looking to sheet preexisting structure or use these panels as stand alone?

 

[caslim]

So, total composites only sells kits. Which is kind of cool, but doesn't work for me. @HandForged , I was looking for a panel for the roof of my trailer I'm building.

 

[PAToyota]

Look around you for a tractor trailer repair facility. They'll probably have similar materials and might be sweet talked into selling/ordering you a panel.

 

[caslim]

Genius. Good call. I was able to get 8ft wide rolled aluminum. This will work for the roof.

Look around you for a tractor trailer repair facility. They'll probably have similar materials and might be sweet talked into selling/ordering you a panel.