Plywood

[geordie1234]

Guys what's the correct ply I need for the exterior of a loft?

 

I've been looking but there is different types like shaven marine etc

 

Thanks George

[OLDYELLOW]

marine ply is the best quality and lasts very expensive a good cheaper alternative is shutter board

[greenlands]

Sterling board for the roof

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p5197.m570.l1311&_nkw=osb+sterling+board&_sacat=See-All-Categories

Shuttering ply for the walls and floor.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_nkw=shuttering+ply&_sacat=0&_dmpt=UK_BOI_Building_Materials_Supplies_Carpentry_Woodwork_ET&_odkw=osb+sterling+board&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3286.c0.m270.l1311

 

Good luck mate.

Lindsay

[geordie1234]

Thanks guys

[kev01293]

you want 18mm marine ply geo finished with a nice coat of varnish to stop the rain penetrating/rotting it,you can get cheaper such as a thinner ply or osb board, it all really depends on how exposed you are to the elements? osb board is basically chunks of wood compressed and glued together but mainly used for interior work such as flat roof decking etc before the felt goes on! it all depends on your budget really? whatever you use i would deffo varnish or paint it to keep it waterproof,good luck, kev

[JohnQuinn]

you want 18mm marine ply geo finished with a nice coat of varnish to stop the rain penetrating/rotting it,you can get cheaper such as a thinner ply or osb board, it all really depends on how exposed you are to the elements? osb board is basically chunks of wood compressed and glued together but mainly used for interior work such as flat roof decking etc before the felt goes on! it all depends on your budget really? whatever you use i would deffo varnish or paint it to keep it waterproof,good luck, kev

 

Sound advice.

 

 

 

[geordie1234]

yip as soon as its on it will get painted

[geordie1234]

If anyone knows anyone with ply that they dont need or willing to sell send me a pm cash waiting can collect

[gulkie]

geo marine ply will cost you the best part of £30 a sheet

get shiplap or t&g weather board and do the job properly.

dont use sterlingboard its crap draws the damp no matter what

you coat it with

[Guest bigda]

you can go 2 ways with this geo the first rule is make sure your structure is nice on the eye, you can get cheapest plywood sheathing but you can then face it up with pvc 5mt lengths at £5 white, tongue and grove 3 board wide maintenance proof, cheap as chips in the long run

[midge]

MARINE PLYWOOD IS ONLY REQUIRED WHEN IN CONSTANT CONTACT

WITH WATER YOU CAN USE ANY EXTERNAL PLY IF IT IS A FINISHED PLY

YOU COULD USE FAR EASTERN PLY

[preston powerblast]

There is a lot ply on the market at the mo and to be quite honest, it's poor quality and will begin to blister in no time. Due to the poor resin resin they are using. A lot of places are now doing feather edge boards pretty cheap. It's already treated, so you dont have to rush treating it. It's geat for lapping having a taper to the edge of the board. It comes in various lengths and is easy to work with. The only downside is, that you will have to line the inside.

[geordie1234]

Cheers guys just need to get plenty of ply now lol

[geordie1234]

Anyone in Lanarkshire got any ply?

 

Cash waiting

[Guest Gareth Rankin]

Anyone in Lanarkshire got any ply?

 

Cash waiting

 

Best maybe to try Gumtree and also put a wanted add in, other than that the cheapest i could get 1/2 far eastern ply at the start of the year was £20.00 a sheet from South Lanarkshire building supplies

[Guest bigda]

try the plywood factory in uddingston, think they are in the opposites of birkenshaw industrial park

[kev01293]

geo havnt you got any reclamation yards near you,its worth taking a look kev

[geordie1234]

I will google it the now cheers pal

[Roland]

Bigda, you're right as I often post on here. Regards the Cladding plastic. It looks like tongue and groove. Many different coulours and at 5 metres x a foot for £6, rot proof, weather proof, light and eassy to use and cut. Corner bits too for nice finishing it has to be the way forward. Many have copied mine now, and most say 'Not before time'. Chip board from any where that has packing is free too for great inside work / floors etc.

[Guest Tooshy Boy]

GONE YESELF A PLASTICK DOOKIT GEO.1234.///

[Roland]

Yep, or have a plain colour or white solid as no effects on back.

[geordie1234]

any pics or links for this stuff

[Guest KING BILLY]

MARINE PLYWOOD IS ONLY REQUIRED WHEN IN CONSTANT CONTACT

WITH WATER YOU CAN USE ANY EXTERNAL PLY IF IT IS A FINISHED PLY

YOU COULD USE FAR EASTERN PLY

this is the man for the wood geo midg

[Guest Tooshy Boy]

GO GET IT GEO1234.///

[Roland]

http://www.masterplastics.co.uk/external_cladding.htm

So simple and easy to use too.