I need some advice!

[emmaando]

Hello, i need some advice please. Im a student in the third year of my surface design degree at somerset college. ive been asked to design and make a \\\"touchy-feely\\\" fence for a primary school.

the fence structure is already there, i am designing things to attach to the fence. after looking over this site i think i need to use WBP plywood or maybe marine although this sounds expensive? my finnished product needs to last for some years. any advice will be useful!!!

 

[Ukwoody]

Emaando. Yep, you can use marine ply, or if treated thouroughly WBP ply.

Why not try approaching either a locl timber merchant/builders merchants, or a local building firm. Explain to them your situation and play up the kiddies benefit part. (especially try a company near to the school if poss). You may well find that they will either let you have off cuts, or sell you it at a really good price - especially if their name hppens to be mentioned somewhere....
Woody

 

[emmaando]

thanks alot Woody,

this is a completely new project for me and a challenge using new materials. im just trying to gather information from where ever possible.

cheers.