jamesgangnc wrote:

Yes, a web search brings up a lot of info about it. I agree it looks
like an ideal substitute for regular ply. I didn't have much luck
finding any retail sources on the web, they were all industry or
supplier links. One company was finishing one side of it with various
colors for marine use.

James wrote:
jamesgangnc wrote:

I've heard that stuff mentioned before. Where do you get it?
I've not noticed it in lowes. It sounds like a good material to
consider for outdoors sorts of projects.

James wrote:
gorf wrote:


"c0d3phr3ak" wrote in message
oups.com...
I have ripped out the floor out of my boat as it was pretty
rotted. Replacing it with plywood is not an issue, should I
cover the whole peice of plywood in fibreglass to stop it
from rotting again, or is there a paint/stain/sealer I can
paint the wood with before I carpet it that would be better
and less expensive?

Thanks!
J


I would go with pressure treated plywood. Try to get it
close to dry before covering it with anything, I have heard
it takes a full six months of drying out before anything will
bond with it correctly. Having said that, I used PT to
rebuild a set of seats. I used PT construction adhesive and
it worked great and I did not try to dry it out. If you
don't need the strength or can simply go to a larger size of
PT, you could probably forget the fiberglass. Providing of
course that you can get enough screws in it to prevent it
from warping....

Consider HDO (High Density Overlay) outdoor sign material. More
expense than marine ply but totally waterproof. Jim

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I've gotten small pieces at a local outdoor sign company. I live in
Idaho and they get their's from Portland, Or. I was told that a 4 X
8 sheet of 3/4" was $115 + shipping. You might run a search for
suppliers. Jim

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Here's another product also. It's used in Boston Whalers
www.richlite.com/. I obtain a small piece from a local cabinet (sp)
maker a poster to the Irwin owner's group mentioned it. Jim

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