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Tue, Aug 23, 11 at 9:01
| So far I have a stuccoed block wall with a concrete base that runs about 20' x 3.5'. I'd like to put a top on it that can open for storage, but will be use as seats /lounge chairs out by the pool. The lids should be waterproof for when it rains. Not to heavy so it can lift up- (probably in about 6' sections), but strong enough to support the weight of people on it. It also can't get too hot in the arizona sun (I plan on buying cushions to cover them, but the edges worry me). I am looking at some of the soft lid support hinges so it won't catch fingers on the way down.
I'm afraid a hardwood would be too heavy, a plywood, not waterproof, a metal too hot, and sharp on ends. any thoughts? |
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- Posted by mike_kaiser (My Page) on Sun, Aug 28, 11 at 23:03
| MDO (medium density overlay) plywood. It's a plywood made with waterproof glues and a special paper coating designed to take paint. It's often used for signs. You aren't likely to find it at the local home center, you'll need a specialty wood supplier. |
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| would a lumber yard have it? do you need to cover with a sealer? |
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- Posted by mike_kaiser (My Page) on Tue, Aug 30, 11 at 6:57
| The availability of MDO depends the lumberyard, call around. As for "sealing" it, it's designed to be painted and its surface looks a bit like cardboard. Paint would be your best option for finish longevity. I suppose you could use spar varnish but I'd save that for real wood. If you're looking for something "nicer" there is marine grade plywood as well. As an aside, don't confuse MDO with MDF (medium density fiberboard), they are two entirely different products. |
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| We make signs out of the MDO "sign board" They last many years in the northern california sun with the right primer and paint. Make sure to paint the edges real well. I recomment pre-painting everything before install. Then give it another coat after. |
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