Teardrops n Tiny Travel Trailers

I went ot the home store and looked at the plywood. 3/8 seems pretty thin what did you guys use

Nick

The only problem I could see with 3/8 ply is that I don't recall ever seeing a flat sheet of that stuff once it's left that stack, sometimes before. Might make it a bit tough to work with.

I think I used 5/16" on my cubby and yes, I was concerned about the "lack of rigidity" but the framing, interior skin, insulation, and exterior aluminum brings the wall thickness to well over an inch and makes everything feel pretty solid. George.

nickster60 wrote:I went ot the home store and looked at the plywood. 3/8 seems pretty thin what did you guys use

Nick

3/8"

I'm using 3/8

I'm using 3/8 because that's what the Cubby plans say--and that's what Tom is using.

But what the heck is ACX? Home Depot in FL here never heard of it, and only has DCX, the stuff used for roofing.

IraRat wrote:I'm using 3/8 because that's what the Cubby plans say--and that's what Tom is using.

But what the heck is ACX? Home Depot in FL here never heard of it, and only has DCX, the stuff used for roofing.

Rat,

ACX is the better grade of plywood sanded one side with minimum imperfections.

I used BCX which is the next grade down - Sanded one side with more imperfections. You're gonna cover it with something so if figure - what's the diff?

Never heard of DCX. must be awful rough stuff I"d at least look for BCX. Should find that anywhere.

Geron

...ifTom jumped off of a bridge????? But seriously, go find a differnet sales person at HD and report the one who knows absolutely nothing...ACX is COMMON, the A means sanded smooth with no voids and clean grains on one side, sanded with any voids filled on other and the X stands for exterior glue
madjack

I'm telling you--I looked. And plywood isn't something easily overlooked.

Maybe it's a South Florida thing, but I'll look again. I already bought the floor piece, and with everthing else we're doing with this stuff, does it matter?

Also, maybe this has SOMETHING to do with the millions of pieces of plywood sold here months back for the impending hurricanes. I have a Lowes a little further away than my Home Depot, but I would hate to go there unless really necessary.

My favorite bar is closer to the Home Depot.

Just get to the stuff that says it's sanded or something like that. You are going to cover it on both sides and that will keep it protected from the elements. (that is the only real concern here - moisture) All plywood is made with water resistant glue these days unless it specifically states that it is for interior use only. Any plywood that is used in construction of exterior walls and or roofs should be fine for your teardrop.

Kerry

madjack wrote:...ifTom jumped off of a bridge?????

Wow! I didn't know I had that much influence.

TomS wrote:

madjack wrote:...ifTom jumped off of a bridge?????

Wow! I didn't know I had that much influence.

HAH!!!!!!

Who needs Disneyworld when I have this web site!?

Rat... HD and Lowe's both carry 3/8" in what they call AC Sanded, BC Sanded, and Sandeply... Dave

DestinDave wrote:Rat... HD and Lowe's both carry 3/8" in what they call AC Sanded, BC Sanded, and Sandeply... Dave

Thanks for the info. I went there yesterday, but not to pick up the wall ply yet. I already used the 1/2" of the rough stuff for the deck, which like already said here, is covered with goo on one side anyway, and covered INSIDE as well.

I'm gonna use the good grade 3/8 for sides, even though it will be skinned anyway. Who needs a knot hole exactly where you want to place that screw?