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Advise from viv builders please

 
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GeckoLass
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 5:53 pm    Post subject: Advise from viv builders please Reply with quote

Hi i need a bit of help I'm building some vivs 4ft and 2ft and was wondering what you guys use for the back panel would use conti board but cant get it for the size I'm looking for Evil or Very Mad
Would 9mm MDF / Fiber board be ok?
Thanks
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 5:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I use white faced hardboard..keeps the weight down too.
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arthur cooke
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 6:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

You can use MDF, make sure its the moisture resistant one.
cheers arthur
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 6:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

thanks Stuart and Arthur il have a look tonight Very Happy
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 8:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

i use the same stuff as what i make it out of melamine
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 9:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Or 6mm exterior grade ply available & cut to size from B&Q ( & another plug, i must see about some discount Laughing )
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