Re: ATM MDF vs. Plywood

[Adam Perkins <scopeguru@yahoo.com>]

Wait a minute,

I was under the impression that MDO was a plywood (or
similar?)  material with a phenolic surface bonded on
as the outer veneer for wear resistance, I had assumed
universal waterproofness among types.  I've never come
across a sheet though. If not MDO, what am I thinking
of?

Adam Perkins
Covington, Louisiana


> >I have heard of MDF's outdoor equivalent, MDO which
> uses
> >water-resistant  bonding glue and designed for
> outdoor signs.
> 
> If you look for something like this be very certain
> what you are
> getting.  There is plenty of MDO (Medium Density
> Overlay) that does NOT
> comply with outdoor ratings.

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