Another first post.I am adding a 2 story bay window to my 1880’s victorian (original was demo’d long ago).What is a good material for the “panels” between the windows?The wall gets alot of direct sunlight so I’m concerned about plywood peeling or cracking.The originals arround here are large planks joind together(expensive!)I have seen a plywood product with paper? face is that an alternative?Any suggestions apreciated.Thank you,Mike
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The plywood with a paper face produces a really good, totally smooth look. It takes paint very well. It's called MDO plywood, for Medium Density Overlay. The paper face is impregnated with a resin, I think phenolic. Some call it sign board because it's often used for outdoor signs. I have no personal experience with it in an exposed location, though. It worked well for me as a soffit.
An alternative is sheets of fiber cement. Hardipanel is one. It's exceptionally durable, and comes in many textures. http://www.jameshardie.com/hardipanel.htm
Edited 12/17/2002 4:59:31 PM ET by WAYNEL5