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MDO to MDO Posted by Billy Bob on November 30, 2001
I need to mount an MDO (duraply) panel to a back board. I'm planning on using wood screws epoxyed in place. Should I leave a little "breathing room" between the pieces so that rain/ moisture can run out? Or mount them flush together? If I do that, should I just glue (epoxy) the panels to each other?
P.S. Good bye George H. I'll miss you.
Last edited by Mike Jackson on Mon Mar 21, 2005 10:54 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Mike Jackson / co-administrator Golden Era Studios
Vintage Ornamental Clip art
Jackson Hole, WY
Hi Billy,
I am surprised no one answered your question from a long time ago. It was a good question!!!
We mounted panels both ways, and both seemed to work with good MDO. I always like to fasten from the back when possible to reduce the number of screws and touch up time on the front.
There might be a little concern about rust stains and drips from the screws and spacers. I used plastic "craft" beads at times to space the letters way from the background. We also used rubber gaskets from the lumber yard a few times, but that can be expensive. White plastic PVC tubing can be cut to the desired lengths. That will work for quite a few years.
I like the effect of an offset letter on a panel, when the customer was willing to spend a bit extra for the time and supplies.
Mike Jackson
Mike Jackson / co-administrator Golden Era Studios
Vintage Ornamental Clip art
Jackson Hole, WY
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