We're building a storage box in the garage using plywood. It doesn't need to be attractive, but because it's not inside we wanted to make sure we got the least likely to rot while not getting the most expensive type.
2007-01-27 08:39:58 · 12 answers · asked by Christine I 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Forget the pressure treated plywood it is a gimmick and does not work, it will still de-laminate if it gets wet. CDX will de-laminate if it gets wet, infact all plywood made from Yellow Pine veneer de-laminates when it is allowed to get wet. If the storage box is staying inside the garage, and not exposed to direct weather than any inexpensive Pine Plywood will hold up indefinately. If it will be exposed to the elements, I would suggest you buy Double MDO Plywood. It is made from Fir veneers, which are more stable, and has a finish layer on both sides to accept paint. I know this material will work, because the highway departments spec this material for highway signs, and all concrete forms are made from it. Also this material should NOT be in contact with the ground, that will trap the moisture and all wood products will rot.
2007-01-27 09:52:49 · answer #1 · answered by uncle bob 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋
If the storage box will stay within the garage then OSB (Oriented strand board) will work fine and not break the bank. If the storage box will be stored outside and subjected to the elements then cdx plywood, primed and painted with a good oil primer and paint will work. Make sure that you paint the exterior and interior of the box including any exposed cut edges. Re-visit the design of the box, especially the top of the box if it will be subjected to the elements. The top of the box should have a slant, cant or pitch to allow water to run off. Four patio paving bricks under each corner will keep the wood from coming into direct contact with the ground and allow air to circulate under the box to aid in keeping it dry and help it last longer. Good Luck!
2007-01-28 03:22:28 · answer #2 · answered by Handy but Perplexed 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't know about your part of the country, but I live in Oregon, where a large part of the lumber products are produced for the western part of the U.S. Here, 2 x 4's are almost always from Douglas Fir, and plywood is made from White Fir. Actually, lumber prices are the lowest right now that they've been in years. If you're wondering if you can cut some trees down and make your own lumber, I bet you find it's more expensive than the lumber you can buy. I've hired small mills to convert some of my own trees into lumber, and it's rarely paid off, and the lumber isn't generally as good, either. If you can work with logs that don't need milled into lumber, of course that opens up a lot more possibilities.
2016-03-29 05:21:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't remember the name of the plywood, but use the kind that has a marine grading glue. Any hardware store worth their name will know what your talking about. Plus, the stuff isn't any more expensive(the last time I checked) than regular plywood! This type of plywood won't come apart when you leave in out in the rain, plus the glue adds a little bit of waterproofing to the wood in general. Still though, you should paint the wood with a layer or two of outdoor paint just to help it last longer.
2007-01-27 10:30:00 · answer #4 · answered by mangamaniaciam 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
15/16 CDX in either 1/2 or 3/4 inch. You could also use Marine Plywood in same. Don't paint, instead use Spar Marine finish. It would be advised to place unit on casters for two reasons.
1) easy to move around when needed
2) no direct ground contact, thereby eliminating moisture.
2007-01-27 13:09:31 · answer #5 · answered by LifeRyder 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
We built a storage cabinet in the garage out of birch plywood about 14 years ago. Coated it with polyurethane... it is holding up fine. The CDX they mentioned will hold up well, but it is prone to warping when you get it and might make assembly a little difficult. Even if you use the CDX, I would coat it with urethane for extra measure.
LifeRyder reminded me, we put our cabinet on casters also. Excellent idea. Look at castercity.com for heavy duty inexpensive casters.
2007-01-27 12:38:57 · answer #6 · answered by tmarschall 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Get treated plywood it always cost more but it is worth it unless you want to build a new storage box every couple of years.
2007-01-27 08:48:06 · answer #7 · answered by Richard D 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
CDX is your best bet. No real need to paint or seal as long as you keep it off the ground or the cement floor. Just put some bricks or blocks under it and it will last a long time.
2007-01-27 09:07:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Pressure treated or CDX and paint it well all over prior to assembly
2007-01-27 08:53:05 · answer #9 · answered by annette 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋
they all rot just put a good cote of paint on it
2007-01-27 08:45:33 · answer #10 · answered by propboost 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋