Shed lining and termite enquiry

**stuP** · 5th September 2016, 10:05 PM

Hey guys.

I am about to start lining and insulating the shed getting ready for Summer (ALSO A/C!!!). In the old battle of Plaster board vs Plywood I am on the side of plywood. I only have one major hangup being termites. Has anyone lined their sheds in plywood and had a problem with the little buggers, or am I over thinking the issue. They have been known to be a problem in my general area but I have never knowingly had them near the house/shed.

If they are a problem, or worth considering whats the best methods or suggestion to help, i.e. can something be sprayed/painted on the plywood.

I was specifically thinking of using CD grade plywood painted white.

Thanks

Stuart

P.S. The shed is really a detached double garage with a Oregon frame, and weatherboard paneling.

**Pac man** · 5th September 2016, 10:07 PM

Termites eat plasterboard / gyprock DAMHIKT

**Pearo** · 5th September 2016, 10:15 PM

I did my shed in treated pine and 7mm CD ply. I thought long and hard about termites. Figured the cost of CD Ply if it were to become a problem replacing a few sheets is not going to break the bank. In saying that, I get regular termite inspections and treatment and part of that process is now going to include the shed.

BTW, in my experience oregon is a horrible building timber. Standard ants seem to eat into that stuff and its horrible for dry rot. If your shed is made of oregon, I would not be overly concerned about a cd ply lining but I would be making a regular date with the pest controllers.

**stuP** · 6th September 2016, 04:25 PM

yeah thanks for the info. ill just go for the plywood and spray on some termite control prior to installation. Bunnies sells it, hovex termite control. probably wont do much but may help a little. We generally get the place inspected every 12 month so and ill have them also do the workshop.

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**cava** · 6th September 2016, 08:25 PM

What about MDF sheeting?

With the amount of binders and chemicals in it, I would think that they would prefer something else.

**DaveTTC** · 6th September 2016, 08:42 PM

I would go for treated sheet flooring. Nice and solid and you can fix stuff to it anywhere

Dave TTC
Turning Wood Into Art

**Bebbo** · 6th September 2016, 09:41 PM

I wouldn't worry about it. They'd go for the oregon frame first, they love that stuff.

Just put in a chemical termite barrier if you're worried. The plywood isn't structural so it doesn't require termite proofing.

I got our 5 bed house done for $1300. And I'm doing an extension of about 30m2 and he said it would be $400 for that.

SO I'd assume it would be similar cost for your shed.

**Utey** · 14th September 2016, 06:55 PM

I went to a local kitchen maker and got sheets 2400x1200 MDF and particle board 40 sheets for a slab
These are the sheets that protect the bulk sheeting the use for cabinets
They normally have lots only problem different thicknesses and some can be laminated.

**SilentButDeadly** · 14th September 2016, 07:07 PM

I used Structafloor for the wall on our metal frame shed. Backed it with foilboard...

Worked a treat.

**stuP** · 17th September 2016, 07:35 PM

thanks. some good info just need to actually get the time to do it...

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**richmond68** · 19th September 2016, 11:31 PM

Structural cd ply is available as H2, H2-S and H3. 7mm H2 brace ply will do.

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