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You know you can buy expensive waterproof marine ply, but the
cheapest alternative is construction grade form ply. The ply that is
used in concrete forms. It ain't pretty but it's water proof.
Geoff
At 07:21 PM 3/3/2008, Lew Hodgett wrote:
>RE: Subject
>
>Couple of thoughts.
>
>The plywood sold at the big box stores is strictly garbage.
>
>These days a lot of it comes in from China.
>
>At least consider 1/2(12 mm), CDX, 4 ply if possible, 3 ply in a
>pinch, rather than 3/8.
>
>Price difference is negligible.
>
>Once it is sealed, it will live in the environment.
>
>The weight difference is minimal and the strength will be improved immensely.
>
>Use S/S fasteners and grind flush when adhesive sets rather than remove them.
>
>Lew
>
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