Re: Exterior stave core construction and finishes
¿ªÔÆÌåÓýAndy, LVL for stave core was at least a hot topic few yrs back when I looked into it. There should be a discussion here. There was one brand that was supposed to be the best option it was called timberxxxx? can¡¯t remember the actual name. If no one comes up with it and you are interested, I can try to find it. The end result, for me, was that the MC is only guaranteed when you buy the full load from factor. Otherwise you are taking a chance. I decided to not go that route. I built a 2 1/4¡± thick door with 3-ply face glued cypress and it is doing fine. The other I found 60 yr old WRC and it is also doing great. I also have been using Cetol. It is now sold by PPG under ProLuxe Door and window wood finish. Imran Malik On Aug 18, 2024, at 1:16?PM, Andy via groups.io <andy.raynor08@...> wrote:
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Looking at doing 5 exterior doors, relatively simple design with a mid rail and panels with a divider for the lower portion, glass and muntins on top. ?
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Having done stave core with cheaper wood species in the past, it's worked fine but I'm wondering about using LVLs in the build to speed things up. ?I don't think the job is quite big enough to warrant outsourcing scantlings, or ordering prefab laminated rails. ?Anyone have luck with this approach? ?Any gotchas?
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Also on the finishing - what's your go to finish for wood exterior. ?I've always used Sikkens Cetol, is there anything better on the market? ?
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Thanks All!
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imran