I discovered a first, over the weekend: 4' x 8' x 1/2" Cellular PVC sheets.
As I have a job requiring partial-burial -- namely, 5' panels that will have a 2' (above grade) reveal -- I'm wondering if anyone has actually made any "boxes" out of this stuff?
The project I've got in mind requires 3-sided, U-shaped, boxes that will be lined, on the inside, with Foamular 250 XPS. Once the XPS has been permanently glued to the inside
of the U-shaped fabrication, the entire contraption will be screwed against an (empty) ICF wall and, in the end, the entire wall will be filled with pumped concrete...and, in case
you're wondering, the point where the open part of the "U" meets the ICF forms will be cut open to allow for concrete "bump-outs" that will act as piers for I-beam base attachments.
Although it may read like a major project, I assure you that it's only for a 36 x 48 steel out-building that will, for all intent and purposes, be raised 2' above grade. By the way, I'm
seriously considering the PVC panels because they will be stay in place (inside the building), which means that 3' of each panel will remain below grade -- and cellular PVC should hold
up much better in ground contact than any wood product I'm aware of (not to mention the prevention of a subterranean termite super-highway).
If anyone has employed Cellular PVC to make boxes, I'd appreciate any productive thoughts on the best joinery method for the (2) 90-degree corners we'll need for each pier.
Thanks for your time...
As I have a job requiring partial-burial -- namely, 5' panels that will have a 2' (above grade) reveal -- I'm wondering if anyone has actually made any "boxes" out of this stuff?
The project I've got in mind requires 3-sided, U-shaped, boxes that will be lined, on the inside, with Foamular 250 XPS. Once the XPS has been permanently glued to the inside
of the U-shaped fabrication, the entire contraption will be screwed against an (empty) ICF wall and, in the end, the entire wall will be filled with pumped concrete...and, in case
you're wondering, the point where the open part of the "U" meets the ICF forms will be cut open to allow for concrete "bump-outs" that will act as piers for I-beam base attachments.
Although it may read like a major project, I assure you that it's only for a 36 x 48 steel out-building that will, for all intent and purposes, be raised 2' above grade. By the way, I'm
seriously considering the PVC panels because they will be stay in place (inside the building), which means that 3' of each panel will remain below grade -- and cellular PVC should hold
up much better in ground contact than any wood product I'm aware of (not to mention the prevention of a subterranean termite super-highway).
If anyone has employed Cellular PVC to make boxes, I'd appreciate any productive thoughts on the best joinery method for the (2) 90-degree corners we'll need for each pier.
Thanks for your time...
Cellular PVC, Anyone?
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