This ply suitable for tipper body?

[Suffolk-Matt]

Need to redo the sides and wanting to add a top/ roof for my chip box.

 

the framework is all there but i need some ply.

 

Found this local to me, would this grade of ply be OK for my needs? ie getting wet daily etc, likely to warp?

 

12mm 8 X 4 STRUCTURAL GRADE C+/C WBP PLYWOOD EXTERIOR PLY 1220 x 2440 CE 1034 | eBay

 

Not really clued up on ply but seems a good price.

 

Also this one is local and in 18mm -

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-x-Sheet-of-18mm-Structural-Grade-Plywood-Wisa-Spruce-8ft-X-4-ft-Sheet-/151220183317?pt=UK_BOI_Building_Materials_Supplies_Carpentry_Woodwork_ET&hash=item23356ce115

Edited March 7, 2014 by Suffolk-Matt

[thecaptain]

I have same stuff but 18mm thick for my pick up tipper

 

I would always go with 18mm as its stronger and will last longer

[delabodge]

that should be fine, built my box from 12mm ply and then sadolin ebony exterior stain then added signs been going stong for over five yrs!

[Suffolk-Matt]

Awesome thanks.

 

that should be fine, built my box from 12mm ply and then sadolin ebony exterior stain then added signs been going stong for over five yrs!

 

^^ this was my next question!

 

Need to paint it leaving a nice smooth finish for sign writing.

 

Is it worth sealing ll the edges also to prevent warping down the years?

 

If so what with?

[delabodge]

yes thats why I stained it as it seeps in the end grain, my sheets fitted into a wooden framework so are protected , make sure the roof ones go over the top of the side ones thus hiding the side panels from the elements, I went with 12mm over 18mm as theres a big difference in weight, but sure its only a matter of prefrenace.

[Suffolk-Matt]

yes thats why I stained it as it seeps in the end grain, my sheets fitted into a wooden framework so are protected , make sure the roof ones go over the top of the side ones thus hiding the side panels from the elements, I went with 12mm over 18mm as theres a big difference in weight, but sure its only a matter of prefrenace.

 

Perfect.

 

Will see what deal i can get on 3 sheets. Looks like the rebuild will come in at less £100 inc paint

 

Will put some piccys up when done.

 

Thanks for the quick replies lads.