Garage mayhem

[greatbear]

I was off once again on a trip to Home Depot tonight getting some little bits of hardware and a new lock for the entry door on the garage. While there I was looking for some form of rugged 1x6 to replace the beat up, cracked and rotting jamb/frame around each of the two doors. I managed to find something perfect, essentially plastic wood. The brand escapes me at the moment but it's basically PVC in the form of dimensional lumber. Made like structural foam, the stuff works like regular lumber but is impervious to weather, rot, insects, and if I keep it in it's natural white color, it never needs painting. My only issue is that it comes in 12 foot lengths only at about 30 dollars a section. Compared to standard clear wood, it's about ten dollars more. But without the need for painting, sanding and regular maintenance, it's a deal. There's going to be some waste, unfortunately. I need two 9 foot lengths and four 7.5 footers. I wonder what can be made with the remaining pieces.

I now have to track down suitable weatherstripping for the garage doors and that project is finally done. I will (re) paint the new entry door I got a few years back but never installed (the paint job got wrecked). With the new roof and gutters going on the garage and house this spring, I should not have to worry about that stuff for a long time to come.

Comments

[allsmilesbear.livejournal.com]

hope it turns out well bud!! happy new year!! :o)

[greatbearmd.livejournal.com]

Thanks, muscles! ;)

[nyrimmer.livejournal.com]

Well,that might not be entirely true. The uv and weather ages it and it gets kinds funky after a time. I've seen it on a few jobs and it's not all they claim. Wood will give you a much richer look and if taken care of and treated properly up front will last for many years.But, hey, I'm a carpenter and wood is what I love.

[greatbearmd.livejournal.com]

Since this is the garage and it gets pretty much a beating, I could use the durability. I use good wood elsewhere (like on the front of the house in the entryway and clear wood trim and woodwork throughout the inside). Like you, I love working with wood. I just wish I had more time to do it.