Cheapest Sheetgood for outdoor use

Oct 01, 2004 6 Replies
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I have built the frame for a small shed that will be in a very protected area. Now I need to buy some plywood for sides and a roof. But I know nothing about plywood All I need is something to keep water out and add a little rigidity to the structure. I would like to buy whatever HD might carry that is suitable for exterior use and is cheapest. 1/4" is probably adequate, if anything comes that thin. What do you suggest.



I thought about just using a poly tarp, but decided that was a little bit too flimsy, even for this. thanks.


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You can use OSB but it will have to be painted or it will fall apart. T-111 is about $25 a sheet and has good appearance if that is a factor.

For the roof, I think 1/4" is probably too thin unless it is only 2 or 3 feet square.

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J

Check out the corrugated plastic panels at your box store. No paint needed, weatherproof, easily attached to 1 x 3 furring strips. Transluscent roof panels mean no windows needed. HTH

Joe

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3/8" T-111 @ Home Depot. Was looking at it today
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Sounds like the ticket to me. Might have to install some diagonal bracing is all.

Harry K

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You probly already know this, but with exterior rated plywood the grade ends in X.

Such as in Grade ACX, where the veneer on one side is A (smooth, paintable ) other side is C, (quite a few defects) and has eXterior glue......

If it dont have exterior rated glue, it likely wont hold up very long at all where any moisture can get to it.

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"toller" in news:5237d.7973$ snipped-for-privacy@news02.roc.ny:

will hole if something pokes through it.

don't forget ventilation (heat midday summer)

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