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Deer stand plywood not lasting a year?
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Originally posted by Greenheadless View PostNot treated. It has been impossible to find 1/4” treated and any thicker than 1/4” and the stands are too heavy to easily pull up and down.
I might tray some type of deck sealer first next time, just wonder if it will hold paint well after it dries.
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Based on your description you have taken a lot of steps to really seal the wood using the silicone and such. Could it be that your stand is sealed too much and its causing moisture to be trapped on the inside? If you think this is the case try adding a vent on 2 sides at the top. put a piece of window screen behind the vent to keep creepy crawlers out, but still allow the stand to breathe.
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I would recommend using Smart siding. It’s osb sheathing designed to weather the elements. It comes primed already. Also paint sticks really well to it. I’ve built two blinds using this product and they’ve held up for 4 years now. The key to making this product last , or any product you use is to keeping water from seeping onto unpainted surfaces or seeping in behind the panel. Seal up the areas around windows and corners.
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Originally posted by scotty View PostWe use 3/8” marine grade plywood on ours. We have a sign shop in town that sells it used for $8.00 a 4x8 sheet. It lasts forever.
We set this one up this weekend. Still needs paint.
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