Tuesday, 21 March 2017

New Birch Plywood (6mm) off cuts re-used as shingles (overlapping tiles) for wall cladding.

We have been given samples of Birch Plywood (6mm) off cuts by a fencing co. to experiment with. They may be re-used as shingles for wall cladding (unvarnished / waterproofed  in pics)

Underneath samples in pics is a 2..44 x 1.2m board for scale


 Edge close up










 I was told by a carpenter that he did not think the trated ply would stand up to rain, even when treated,  but if covered with grp sheets (pics below) , attractive wood effect would still be seen, but protected  .

Grp sheets could be added to walls for a "green house wall" with shelves or trellis as shown in previous prototypes

Mk. 3- 4 Prototype Frame for a Shelter with Green House Walls for Containing Veg or Plants or Garden Office / Shed with Shelves  



Building an "Insulated Wall Greenhouse" to make a trailer more attractive & insulate its' contents



Grp Sheet Green House or Storage Shed Prototype with Frame on the Outside to Form a Trellis to Suppot Creeping Vines or Beans etc 







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