Thread: Material Like MDF But For Exterior Use / What Is It Called? / Suitability For Windows?
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Default Material Like MDF But For Exterior Use / What Is It Called? / Suitability For Windows?
Flash Gordon (in )
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| I was watching a show recently and a comment was made about some
| material that they were using. It came in 4 x 8 sheets like MDF but
| was rated for outdoor use. Anyone know what this stuff is?

Extira.

| I was thinking about looking into possibly using it for a garden
| window, which would ultimately be painted. Any comments? Alternate
| suggestions?

Extira holds up well in outdoor use. Before painting use a roundover
bit in your router to remove sharp edges and corners.

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Morris Dovey
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