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Facia Question
Posted by Ringo58 on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 9:04 AM

I'm at the point where I can add a facia to my 2x8 foot layout. What materials do you guys recomend? I would like to buy all the material for under $30. Thanks!

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Posted by rrebell on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 9:40 AM

Thick masonite, 1/4" if you can get it. I see double foam so my way of attaching will not work as you will need to glue it at top, mine is on 1x4 with foam on top so I was able to just pin nail mine.

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Posted by Ringo58 on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 10:11 AM

rrebell

Thick masonite, 1/4" if you can get it. I see double foam so my way of attaching will not work as you will need to glue it at top, mine is on 1x4 with foam on top so I was able to just pin nail mine.

 

Menards has 2x4 sheets for $4 a peice. Thanks I think I will go that route!

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Posted by Doughless on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 12:09 PM

Masonite is needed particularly if you have to curve it.  Your benchwork is squared off.  Could use masonite.

You could use 1 x 8's (looks pretty tall) if you could find a way to fasten it to the foam.  My benchwork is also squared off, not as tall, so I use 1x4's cut at 45 degrees for a clean corner.

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Posted by selector on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 1:48 PM

MDF, hardboard, doorskin, thin cabinate grade ply...any of those are suitable, but the cost defines the utilit.

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Posted by rrebell on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 4:23 PM

selector

MDF, hardboard, doorskin, thin cabinate grade ply...any of those are suitable, but the cost defines the utilit.

 

No, the finish will be different, thats why I use masonite, nice clean crisp edges and patch holes with spackle.

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