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Old 08-05-22, 04:57 AM
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Pressure treated

Hi All, any thoughts on using 1X6 PT boards for shed doors?
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My barn doors are constructed of sawmill 1xs so it should work - won't be light though. I usually make shed doors out of plywood.
 
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Old 08-05-22, 05:57 AM
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The PT boards I am thinking of is not 5/4 stock it’s actually more like 3/4” the stuff that L’ s sells, also thought about plywood.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Severe-Weat...Lumber/4564826
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PT lumber is apt to shrink so there will be gaps between the boards sooner or later.
I generally use 1/2" plywood [CDX] and prime it will oil base, top coat with latex.
 
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Before I make anything like that out of treated lumber I purchase the lumber. Then I store it in my shop for a month or so with room around each board for ventilation. This allows me to weed out boards that will warp and they get their shrinking done before construction. And as a nice benefit, the wood can weigh half as much so it's much easier to handle bigger projects.
 
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