Front End Rebuild

[UKHunk]

I have just done a front end rebuid from the inside,Altogether i have repaired six leaks,The framework and everything is now in place and complete,I need to put on the final internal boarding.Now is it advisable to use 3mm plywood or a cardboard type of thing (like on a bookcase) and wall paper after,and would it be advisable to do this internal boarding in pieces,rather than one large board as not only will it be easier to work with as buying a peice almost six and a half foot by 4 foot and then when i cut the windows out.hey there is not much boarding to see.Hope someone can help and thanks in advance,Eddie

 

[CliveV]

Well done Eddie - very satisfying to DIY isn't it!

What was the original material? - I would suggest getting as close to that as possible. The Haynes Manual or similar may help.

 

[UKHunk]

O yea it certainly is Clive must have saved my a good few pounds and it wasnt that hard to do either.

 

[Damian]

Eddie, the best to use is 3mm plywood, the "cardboard" type is not adequate as it is too prone to any dampness, even normal air to water vapour content, and will cause you problems in the future.

I would use an external grade ply, as it is made to withstand some degree of damp/water contact.

 

[Damian]

Forgot to say, replacing in pieces is ok as long as you use biggest possible, and make sure the joints are supported on the frame.

 

[UKHunk]

Thx for that Damian,I will use the ply as i thought the same with hardboard,Many thanks,Eddie