lfhoward wrote:I went with 1/4" thick tongue and groove cedar panels for the walls, and 3/16" birch plywood for the ceiling. Here's a shot of the interior almost done (I hadn't yet tacked pine strips over the joints in the ceiling panels in this photo). I've been very happy with how it turned out, and the cedar is very lightweight, maybe even more so than pine plywood would have been. It also smells amazing and repels insects.
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noseoil wrote:If you have 3/4" framing & a 1/2" exterior wall panel, you're already overweight as far as what you need for strength. Not saying it's wrong, just too heavy for what is actually necessary for structural strength & a box that's this small.
I think my finished trailer is going to weigh somewhere in the 800 pound range...
linuxmanxxx wrote:Probably around 1300 is more realistic.
Steve
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rogercampos wrote:This is already a very old topic and if it is relevant to you then if you don't like white beadboard or fake brick, using thin plywood like lauan and painting, it could be a great alternative. It gives you more flexibility to customize the look to your taste. Don't worry about overthinking it – it's your space, and you want to be happy with the end result.
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