I used 4x8 sheets that were 5/8" thick. At the time, I believe it was all
that was available. I know Trex is now sold for decking and more sizes are
available. I have seen a couple of Trex patio decks and they are fantastic.
Don
>From: "Jonathan Bloom" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Subject: Re: elevated plywood
>Date: Thu, 13 Sep 2001 09:40:50 -0700
>
>Don,
>
>What dimensional sizes did you use?
>Jon
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Don Plasterer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>To: "Multiple recipients of sslivesteam" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2001 8:47 AM
>Subject: Re: elevated plywood
>
>
> > I have used Trex on my elivated railroad with PETS frames for 4 years
>now.
> > The Trex has been outside year round. I live in Northern Ohio with
>summer
> > heat reaching the 90's and winter time down to zero and below (brrr). I
> > have had no proble whatsoever with the track bed. There has been no
>problems
> > with sags and best of all, I have not had to do any maintenance on the
>bed.
> > I strongly recommend it. (I have no ties to Trex.)
> >
> > Don
> >
> >
> > >From: "Gary Broeder" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > >Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > >To: Multiple recipients of sslivesteam <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > >Subject: Re: elevated plywood
> > >Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2001 20:34:09 -0700
> > >
> > >Jonathan, and others,
> > >
> > >I have used plywood on all of my layout including the elevated and
>what
>is
> > >on the ground ( in ground) buried in the mud! I have had the best of
>luck
> > >simply using roofing emulsion as a coating. That's right the tar goop
>that
> > >comes in the 1 or 5 gallon can. Paint it on with a brush or roller on a
> > >warm
> > >day. It seals the ply from moisture and helps stick down the
>mineralized
> > >roofing felt that I use under the track. Ply is cheap. If a piece does
>get
> > >a
> > >little warped in a few years, no big deal, slap a new piece down.
> > >
> > >I have also tried polyester resin used for boat repair. It works as
>well,
> > >but the "tar" is less costly.
> > >
> > >GaryB
> > >
> >
> >
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