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Post by smac75 on Aug 12, 2017 18:16:04 GMT -8
Hi, I want to keep it simple and replace the paneling inside my 68 Playmor with close to original - nothing fancy at all just old fashioned wood paneling (the light kind not the drab dark kind). I was excited to find this at Lowes tonight for $15/sheet. It's very close to the original paneling. Then I read the label and it seems it uses formaldehyde adhesive to make them. I'm disappointed. Does anyone know where I might find other options similar to this paneling that may be more suitable? Thank you!  lowes_CoastalCedarPanel2 by Sharon MacDonald, on Flickr  Lowes_CoastalCedarPanel1 by Sharon MacDonald, on Flickr |
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Post by datac on Aug 12, 2017 22:45:35 GMT -8
Chances are excellent the 1968 vintage paneling in your Playmor contained formaldehyde, too. I'd stack it with plenty of air flow and let it air out for a while before installation. I'm a bit of a tree-hugger, but I doubt the low levels that would still be present would present much real risk.
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Post by kirkadie on Aug 13, 2017 4:46:11 GMT -8
Sadly, the FEMA trailers supplied after Katrina also had ply with formaldehyde and were discovered to make their temporary inhabitants very sick, so your caution about that stuff from Lowes is warranted. The problem is probably being in such a confined space like a ham, or a FEMA cracker box.
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Post by Teachndad on Aug 13, 2017 5:26:26 GMT -8
Hi Friends, Interesting topic about formaldehyde in plywood paneling. I don't remember it being brought up, but maybe it was. It deserves discussion. Kirk has been around a while, I would think he would know. My suggestion would be to try to find a lumber yard, not a home improvement center. Maybe that might elicit more sources and possibly formaldehyde free? dunno. I hope this gets discussed some more.There is a thread about wood supply yards that might offer some help depending on your geographic location. I think its this one. vintagetrailertalk.freeforums.net/thread/4610/places-find-birch-names-adresses It starts a few years ago, but has recent additions. Might be worth a look. Cheers, Rod |
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Post by roadtripper on Aug 13, 2017 7:44:19 GMT -8
Good questions.
Lots of mdf out there, even the core of much of the birch, oak, etc. if you are not careful.
Might be hard to find the pre finished panels like you want with a wood core but look around. And Rod's suggestion to try real lumber yards might be worth a try. A good lumber yard usually has someone worth talking to, also. I recently looked at ply at one of the major hardwood supply stores in the SF bay area and their 1/8 and 1/4 was mdf core. My local lumber yard here in the hills had the real ply, but I didn't look at the pre finished.
Anyway, the warnings on the spec sheet smac75 posted don't look so good. Noticed it said not for use in mob. homes. Must be because they are small and tight, so a 15 footer would sure be something to think about.
Good luck. Let us know what you find.
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Post by smac75 on Aug 13, 2017 8:15:38 GMT -8
Thanks everyone. I'm going to keep looking. I knew it was too good to be true to find this so easily. I'll be on the hunt for non-mdf options.
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Post by mel on Aug 13, 2017 9:42:14 GMT -8
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Post by smac75 on Aug 13, 2017 17:59:27 GMT -8
Saw that too Mel. Too bad. I'm sure there are options closer to home in Boston area. |
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