Malaysian plywood?

kop77

I'm looking to put down 4 sheets of plywood under a classic car on an old concrete garage floor that gets damp in winter,

I priced marine ply today but its €55 a sheet...

they also priced me for Malaysian plywood which they say is as good as marine??

its €32 for 12mm and €25 for 9mm sheets, they advised putting a bit of 1200 gauge polythene under it!

M.T.D

Covering up a damp floor will only trap the moisture under the covering, giving you longer term problems with mould etc.
Unless you are wanting the ply for aesthetic reasons just use heavy gauge polythene secured around the edges and lift it up in the spring to let the floor dry.
More permanent method is put your polythene down and pour concrete, if you have the height add some insulation as well to reduce condensation.
What ever you decide to do make sure there is good ventilation with vents on at least 3 sides to ensure airflow.

kop77

my father goes... "throw down a lorry cover....... be grand!"

M.T.D

heavier gauge and not as slippery as polythene.
If it is not your garage and you only want a temporary solution that is as good as any

sky6

Try the Motoring Thread you might get better answers from the Car enthusiasts there.

But I'd get 4 axle stands and rest the car on those. Just make sure as to where you place them.

BryanF

sky6 wrote: »

But I'd get 4 axle stands and rest the car on those. Just make sure as to where you place them.

+1

Forget the ply

look to adding some cross ventilation at high level to keep Moisture levels at a minimum.