replying to Tricky Dicky, Gummo wrote:
It was a plain board which was hoped to be a permanent bridge over the pipes
but sadly lasted approx 20 years.

I like the idea of using ply - wondering what to ask for in terms of getting a
pine-like patina to match the T&G.

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