Teardrops n Tiny Travel Trailers

First off, I want to thank this Forum and everyone for their responses. I wouldn't of even started my Tear if if weren't for this website.

Does anyone have the real skinny of what type of 3/4" plywood I need to buy for the side walls? Do I need exterior or is interior OK. I plan on sealing and priming the outside and then two coats of "aluminum paint", no skin.

I know in other posts "X" for exterior is mentioned, but here's the problem. I went to 2 Home Depots, 2 Lowes, and 2 McCoys, none of them have plywood rated with an "X". When I asked, I got 6 different answers. They all say that designation isn't used anymore, and the plywood I'm seeing is just A-C, B-C, and so on. One guy said ALL plywood now uses exterior rated glue.

What's your advice.

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Try this link to help understand the differences in the AC or BC type plywoods: http://doityourself.com/wood/understandplywood.htm

I did a google search on "plywood ratings"

Roberto: For the flooring I used C D X I know it has the "X" factor. I use that type on exterior purposes on houses we build.
Also, I see you are going with the alum. paint I put 2 coats on the roof of mine gives it a dull alum. look that I wanted.

HVM,

Have you checked into using automotive clearcoat over your aluminum paint? I am planning a new build over the winter and have decided that I am NOT going to use aluminum skin for the exterior. I was considering the armorpoxy type paint, but this has given me another thought.

I haven't checked into it yet. figured I would wait till spring rolls back around for warmer weather to paint. However, it seems to be o.k. by itself.

Roberto..AC plywood has one good face and one not so good face. It is susceptable to moisture prior to sealing. I would go with AC with the good side towards the outside, and keep it out of the rain prior to painting, primering, epoxying or whatever you want to do. It should be fine.

Other than the Home Depot AC and BC grades, various other plys are available form most lumber yards. These include marine grades (denser with waterproof glues), cabinet grades (denser, less voids, with veneer finishes) and paintable grades (special veneers that are ready to paint).

yeah; go to a real lumber yard!

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