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Tim Wilkinson

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Jun 29, 1999, 3:00:00 AM6/29/99
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What is the difference between Marine Ply and WPB (I'm guessing at
WaterProofBoard)?? I need to make a 'temporary' lean-to shed (by temporary I
mean long term temporary) and I thought about marine ply but have been
advised to use WPB.

Any ideas?

Tim

mlv

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Jun 29, 1999, 3:00:00 AM6/29/99
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Tim Wilkinson wrote in message <7lagk8$qfl$1...@barcode.tesco.net>...
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I thought it was WBP standing for 'Water & Boil Proof'. i.e. resistant to
rain and hot bitumen and therefore suitable as decking for flat roofs, sheds
etc.. Although it's classified as 'waterproof' I think 'water resistant'
would be more accurate.

Marine ply (usually) has better quality laminates, better adhesives and is
more durable and more expensive. Mind you, the quality depends on the source
and I've bought Far Eastern WBP ply with a much better finish than some
Marine ply I've seen.

WBP should be fine for your application. Protect it immediately after
erection (If you know what I mean ;-)) and before it gets wet!
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Mike
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Dave Goulbourne

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Jun 29, 1999, 3:00:00 AM6/29/99
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Tim Wilkinson wrote:
>
> What is the difference between Marine Ply and WPB (I'm guessing at
> WaterProofBoard)?? I need to make a 'temporary' lean-to shed (by temporary I
> mean long term temporary) and I thought about marine ply but have been
> advised to use WPB.
>

Have a look at uk.rec.waterways for a thread entitled "Fitting out -
wood - ply and MDF" and check out Phil Major's response. He deals in the
stuff! (you may need to use Deja's archive, this discussion was 2 weeks
ago)

The gist is as mlv's reply but if you want a lot more detail.....

IMO WBP is adequate for what you are trying to do.

HTH

Dave

Matthew Marks

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Jun 30, 1999, 3:00:00 AM6/30/99
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In article <7lajto$ec2$1...@soap.pipex.net>,
"mlv" <mike.v...@jetSAFETYCATCH.uk> writes:

> I thought it was WBP standing for 'Water & Boil Proof'. i.e. resistant to
> rain and hot bitumen and therefore suitable as decking for flat roofs, sheds
> etc.. Although it's classified as 'waterproof' I think 'water resistant'
> would be more accurate.

Yes, it's only the adhesive that's water and boil proof - if left wet for long
periods it will rot, but it won't fall to pieces as soon as it gets wet.

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Matthew @rd.bbc.co.uk My opinions, not Auntie's
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