I've had nothing but problems with plywood

[Richkaci]

Mike, your teardrops are built with such care and skill, do you have a shed you could put your campers under to protect them from the elements. Even if it was just 4x4's and a tin roof wouldn't that help?

[mikeschn]

Yes, I am going to have to do something... someone recommended we start a shed/carport thread... I will probably do that too!

Mike...

[GPW]

4X4s and a tin roof ... EXACTLY !!!

[Larry C]

I like the one Roly made, but it's not currently in his album. Maybe he would show us again.

[jonw]

These are good: http://www.harborfreight.com/10-ft-x-15-ft-portable-garage-68217.html

[Dan & Julie CO]

I didn't do the whole raka fiberglass thing,The harsh chemicals & pricing was a factor.
On my build I scaled back and did the mineral spirits and spar varnish external house paint route.
So far so good,that being said I have stored mine in the garage.

[Dan & Julie CO]

Anyone on the forum try metal 2x4 studs and fiberglass panels ?

[angib]

Yes, I am going to have to do something... someone recommended we start a shed/carport thread... I will probably do that too!

If you do, the discussion will just change to "how do I stop my teardrop shed/carport from deteriorating?".....

[mikeschn]

Anyone on the forum try metal 2x4 studs and fiberglass panels ?

Dan,

Good question... I'd like to know too!

@Andrew,

Do your carports delaminate over there in Old England?

Mike...

[bohemian]

Mike

Was that the luan that has a life time warranty against delamination?
I used a luan product on a couple of PDRacer sail boats my daughter and I built.
This stuff has stamped on the back, Life Time Warranty against delamination. I hope this is not the luan you used.

Wayne

[mikeschn]

Mike

Was that the luan that has a life time warranty against delamination?
I used a luan product on a couple of PDRacer sail boats my daughter and I built.
This stuff has stamped on the back, Life Time Warranty against delamination. I hope this is not the luan you used.

Wayne

Wayne,

Nope, mine didn't have anything like that stamped on the back. Maybe that's what I need to use next time?

Mike...

[newrollo]

Hi Mike,
Like what has been hinted, the weather in Michigan can unglue anything. Ive scootered (Zuma125) and skied in every month since Nov. Thanks for all the advise and vision.

[GPW]

If you guys are going to build wooden TDs then they really deserve to have a shed/cover/garage of some type ... I recall many old friends that had wooden boats , all stored inside a garage or shed ... many lasting decades , same for TDs too huh ??? Wooden things left outside in the weather go to heck pretty quick !
Not a perfect solution as things stored inside get Dusty ... Easier to deal with than ROT !!!

Mike , finish your new Foamie , forget about Rot problems ....think about new problems like Frozen Turkey strikes ...

[bohemian]

Mike
Here is the ply I was talking about. I'm not sure about long term but it looks good on paper(video).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1_klNEO27w

[Verna]

Speckles, my last dog, is buried in the back yard in a box made from left-over plywood from my bathroom remodel. The plywood is an orangish-color, tongue-in-grove, 3/4" thick, "moisture resistant" plywood from Lowe's. The ground is still level where she's buried....so I guess the plywood is still intact after two years. I'd say that's pretty good advertising for "moisture resistant".