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Just a quick question about the use of MDO plywood. I’ve used this material on numerous occaisions, but I’ve run across a situation where I would like to use it on an exterior exsposed porch in the northeast-in a horizontal application. I plan to prime and paint but I just want to be resonably sure that the plywood will hold up. Any exsperience with this type of use would be helpful. Thanks!
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WillyJay,
I hear they use MDO for the signs on the interstate. It should hold up in any weather just fine.
Ed. Williams
*I think that's HDO according to Bill Conner. H = heavy.Just keep water out of the edges. Will it drain?
*MDO will definately stand up to outdoor use here in THE GREAT NORTHWEST. I screwed two 3/4" pieces together 15-18 years ago to serve as a basketball backboard and it's still in great shape. We get way more moisture than you but we don't get the freezing weather. Anybody care to play "horse" for a cold one? - jb
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Jim:
Horse? I can probably get you on PIG..much faster game, although I made up some longer ones before. My twin neices, now out of college used to beat me blind when they were seniors in HS..even after I taught them the use of the left hand..LOL. My favorite shot is behind the backboard... I can usually hit it 33% of the time.
*Quesstion: What happens when you play with a cold horse?Answer: The pig gets in line! Sorry about the dumb joke! I appreciate your replies and on your advice I'm going ahead with that idea. I'll let you know in 15-18 years if the freezing makes a difference. Thanks!
*Hi WillyJay, Several years ago I researched a product called MEDEX. Medex is a medium density fiberboard that is waterproof because it is manufactured with a polyurea resin matrix instead of ureaformaldehyde resins. Another benefit of Medex is that it is formaldehyde free. I used this at the museum where I worked, and have also built several birdhouses with it and they are still holding up fine since 1990.
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Just a quick question about the use of MDO plywood. I've used this material on numerous occaisions, but I've run across a situation where I would like to use it on an exterior exsposed porch in the northeast-in a horizontal application. I plan to prime and paint but I just want to be resonably sure that the plywood will hold up. Any exsperience with this type of use would be helpful. Thanks!
Yes, MDO plywood can be used for signboards. In fact, it is a popular choice for sign making due to its durability and ability to hold paint well. MDO plywood is designed to resist moisture and weathering, making it an ideal material for outdoor signs that need to withstand the elements. Additionally, MDO plywood has a smooth surface that is free of knots and voids, making it easier to work with and create high-quality sign designs.
For more information on our MDO plywood, please visit our website at https://vinawoodltd.com/products/mdo-plywood/.