Hi – I’m building a pair of forts for AirSoft. I’ve already worked out location and designed them, etc. but I need to know what the best type of plywood for the situation would be?
The forts will be permanently outdoors, and thus subject to heat, rain, and snow. I don’t care if the wood warps a little or if it doesn’t look pretty or anything. Basically if it will hold a screw, stop AirSoft BBs, and not collapse when wet, I’m happy.
Cost is a concern, as these forts will be essentially 5′ cubes, and there will be two of them.
What type of plywood would you recommend? Particle board, MDF, or something else? And what thickness would be best? I was thinking 3/4" but that could be totally wrong.
Also, it would be nice to get a price estimate, I don’t care how rough.
Thanks!
use 3/4" exterior plywood prime than paint whatever color
Well you don’t want PB or MDF.
That’s for sure.
Use a 5/8" CDX or thicker.
Then use an exterior paint (camouflage!)
to seal it from any moisture.
It will last forever.
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If your looking to build anything outside, you want to use pressure-treated lumber. That will eliminate all insect and rot, also many other concerns you have as well.
To anwser you question, You would want to use 3/4 pressure-treated plywood and never build anything exterior wise with mdf!
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use 3/4" exterior plywood prime than paint whatever color
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