what grade plywood do you use - Page 2

?MEGA · 10-03-2010, 12:03 PM

1/2 CDX. there is no need for 3/4, and def dont waste your money buying BC. unless you plan on staining it to match the facade of the house

fishingcanada · 11-29-2010, 04:23 AM

it is good to use cdx, just 3/4" is enough for you

ammolance · 01-23-2011, 12:57 AM

Window World is awesome. However, plywood on windows is merely to deflect flying objects penetrating glass unless there is a method of attachment that does not allow wind to force the window protection from being removed from the window as protection. I screw in polywood (I think 1/2") to the frame around the exterior and hope for the best. If it pulls off and a branch goes flying through, then that is what ins. is for. I am going to look into the window world thing though, as the front half of our house has their windows on it, and they do a phenominal job backed by a phenominal gaurantee. Just my $.02

Too Tall 2 · 02-02-2011, 09:27 PM

I can install hurricane panels that will last a lifetime. I'll pull the permit and include all hardware. They stack in a corner in the garage and only take up 15" in width x the longest length of your largest opening. Call if you need hurricane shutters.

Fred Humphreys
Humphreys Building Contracting
850 777 1478
license # cbc1254107

Bill Braskey · 03-23-2011, 04:45 PM

NOAA recommends 5/8 inch plywood: http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/hrd/shutters/index2.html

Brandy · 03-23-2011, 07:30 PM

If you receive A insurance deduction for having shutters...unless they are 5/8 thick your insurance will not pay the damages.

Bullshark · 05-30-2011, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brandy

If you receive A insurance deduction for having shutters...unless they are 5/8 thick your insurance will not pay the damages.

It is my understanding that is true plus if you have another opening such as an inswing solid door, sky light or an garage door thats only wind load rated the same applies. You really need to watch that discount.

20simmons sea skiff · 05-31-2011, 07:16 AM

ive had exterior unpainterd some still in weather since ivan, still good. dont waste money on marine 30.00 to 50.00 sheet for marine

CallMeQuig · 07-07-2011, 10:33 AM

I have had the same 1/2" pressure treated for the last 9 years. everything still fits fine. No warping either. I just store them in the rafters of my shed when not in use.

11-29-2010, 04:23 AM	#12
fishingcanada Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 96	it is good to use cdx, just 3/4" is enough for you __________________ fishing in canada

02-02-2011, 09:27 PM	#14
Too Tall 2 Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cantonment Posts: 89	24 Gauge Steel Panels I can install hurricane panels that will last a lifetime. I'll pull the permit and include all hardware. They stack in a corner in the garage and only take up 15" in width x the longest length of your largest opening. Call if you need hurricane shutters. Fred Humphreys Humphreys Building Contracting 850 777 1478 license # cbc1254107

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10-03-2010, 12:03 PM	#11
?MEGA Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: gulf breeze Posts: 1,374	1/2 CDX. there is no need for 3/4, and def dont waste your money buying BC. unless you plan on staining it to match the facade of the house

01-23-2011, 12:57 AM	#13
ammolance Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ft. Walton Beach Posts: 261	Window World is awesome. However, plywood on windows is merely to deflect flying objects penetrating glass unless there is a method of attachment that does not allow wind to force the window protection from being removed from the window as protection. I screw in polywood (I think 1/2") to the frame around the exterior and hope for the best. If it pulls off and a branch goes flying through, then that is what ins. is for. I am going to look into the window world thing though, as the front half of our house has their windows on it, and they do a phenominal job backed by a phenominal gaurantee. Just my $.02

03-23-2011, 04:45 PM	#15
Bill Braskey Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 95	NOAA recommends 5/8 inch plywood: http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/hrd/shutters/index2.html

03-23-2011, 07:30 PM	#16
Brandy Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Gulf Breeze Posts: 805	If you receive A insurance deduction for having shutters...unless they are 5/8 thick your insurance will not pay the damages.

05-31-2011, 07:16 AM	#18
20simmons sea skiff Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: lake butler Posts: 1,100	ive had exterior unpainterd some still in weather since ivan, still good. dont waste money on marine 30.00 to 50.00 sheet for marine

07-07-2011, 10:33 AM	#19
CallMeQuig Senior Member Mingo Join Date: May 2011 Location: Pensacola Posts: 102	I have had the same 1/2" pressure treated for the last 9 years. everything still fits fine. No warping either. I just store them in the rafters of my shed when not in use.

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