I am building a generator platform and enclosure.
The platform is built from plywood, tires for cushioning and boards (I
asked a few questions about it here and will post pictures soon). It
will be, hopefully, inside the enclosure and protected from elements.
Enclosure will be built from plywood and boards also. I want to
protect it from elements. Would it be wise to use some oily substance
like they use on decks (cedar deck treatment or some such".
Thanks
i
"Ignoramus21494" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> On Wed, 08 Dec 2004 18:55:39 GMT, patrick conroy
<[email protected]> wrote:
> >
> > "Ignoramus21494" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > news:[email protected]...
> >>
> >
> >>
> >> How much would MDO cost, say a 1/4" or 3/8" 4x8 sheet?
> >>
> >
> > Will depend. In general, the price up here is about $50USD for a 3/4" by
> > 4x8'.
> >
> > I'm no carpenter but aren't there exterior grade plywoods (CDX?). If
you're
> > not going for "style" but functionality, instead...
>
> Yes, there is such a thing and that's what I used to build my
> shed/chicken coop. It's been 1.5 years and it is holding up. The shed
> is protected by "cedar deck stain oil".
>
> i
Not that I'd suggest it, but the shed I build about 15 years ago is sheeted
with OSB and one coat of paint sprayed on it. Still solid today, no
separation, etc.
--
-Mike-
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"foggytown" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Isn't "marine grade" plywood specifically made to live outdoors?
> FoggyTown
> "Cut to shape . . . pound to fit."
>
Believe it has more to do with the quality of the interior plies than the
glue.
http://www.glen-l.com/wood-plywood/marine-plywood.html
Wed, Dec 8, 2004, 3:35pm (EST+5) [email protected]
(Ignoramus21494) claims:
<snip> Enclosure will be built from plywood and boards also. I want to
protect it from elements. Would it be wise to use some oily substance
like they use on decks (cedar deck treatment or some such".
This is just a WAG, you understand, but how about paint,
specifically, exterior house paint?
JOAT
Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind dont
matter, and those who matter dont mind.
- Dr Seuss
patrick conroy wrote:
> "Ignoramus21494" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>
>
>>How much would MDO cost, say a 1/4" or 3/8" 4x8 sheet?
>>
>
>
> Will depend. In general, the price up here is about $50USD for a 3/4" by
> 4x8'.
>
> I'm no carpenter but aren't there exterior grade plywoods (CDX?). If you're
> not going for "style" but functionality, instead...
>
>
Yep, the cheap stuff they use on roofs and outside walls for
sheathing. Cheap because it is made of 4 plys, but works
good for its intended use. Unpainted the stuff goes to
pieces but it still takes years in a moderate climate, so
painted it will last a long time. T1-11 is also exterior grade
On Wed, 08 Dec 2004 15:41:11 GMT, Frank Ketchum <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> "Ignoramus21494" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>>I am building a generator platform and enclosure.
>>
>> The platform is built from plywood, tires for cushioning and boards (I
>> asked a few questions about it here and will post pictures soon). It
>> will be, hopefully, inside the enclosure and protected from elements.
>>
>> Enclosure will be built from plywood and boards also. I want to
>> protect it from elements. Would it be wise to use some oily substance
>> like they use on decks (cedar deck treatment or some such".
>>
>
> I would use MDO (medium density overlay) instead of plywood. This can be
> purchased at plywood dealers (Home Depot won't have it). It is very
> resistant to the elements, it is what billboards are made of. Finish it
> with a good outdoor primer and paint.
How much would MDO cost, say a 1/4" or 3/8" 4x8 sheet?
i
On Wed, 08 Dec 2004 18:55:39 GMT, patrick conroy <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> "Ignoramus21494" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>>
>
>>
>> How much would MDO cost, say a 1/4" or 3/8" 4x8 sheet?
>>
>
> Will depend. In general, the price up here is about $50USD for a 3/4" by
> 4x8'.
>
> I'm no carpenter but aren't there exterior grade plywoods (CDX?). If you're
> not going for "style" but functionality, instead...
Yes, there is such a thing and that's what I used to build my
shed/chicken coop. It's been 1.5 years and it is holding up. The shed
is protected by "cedar deck stain oil".
i
"Ignoramus21494" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
>
> How much would MDO cost, say a 1/4" or 3/8" 4x8 sheet?
>
Will depend. In general, the price up here is about $50USD for a 3/4" by
4x8'.
I'm no carpenter but aren't there exterior grade plywoods (CDX?). If you're
not going for "style" but functionality, instead...
"Ignoramus21494" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>I am building a generator platform and enclosure.
>
> The platform is built from plywood, tires for cushioning and boards (I
> asked a few questions about it here and will post pictures soon). It
> will be, hopefully, inside the enclosure and protected from elements.
>
> Enclosure will be built from plywood and boards also. I want to
> protect it from elements. Would it be wise to use some oily substance
> like they use on decks (cedar deck treatment or some such".
>
I would use MDO (medium density overlay) instead of plywood. This can be
purchased at plywood dealers (Home Depot won't have it). It is very
resistant to the elements, it is what billboards are made of. Finish it
with a good outdoor primer and paint.
Frank