jmaichel Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 I am looking to build some simple planter boxes. For those that built them before, what wood did you use and how simple did you go on the construction? I think I have seen where plastic storage containers are used inside the planters to prevent the wood from rotting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 Plastic works but gets brittle with cold. (Leaving them in Hawaii?) I have built dozens where we made copper pans inside cedar boxes. It is not the only way but allows for greater weather exposure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 Plastic/Fiberglas containers in old growth redwood window boxes have lasted 25 years on my house in Atlanta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barron Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 It's been over 40 years, but when I worked in a lumber yard in Kailua ( long since closed) we always had a supply of redwood. Not cheap, but strands up well to Hawaii weather. City Mill or Hardware Hawaii should have some. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strasberry Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 My local lumber yard sells redwood for decks. All kinds of dimensional lumber. Perfect for a planter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmaichel Posted January 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 Thanks for the feedback. I am going to my wood dealer soon, and will check their supply of Redwood. Hardware Hawaii does have some Redwood but can't remember how much it was. What did you guys use for construction of the boxes, just screws? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strasberry Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 Just screws for me, but you may want to use stainless steel for outside use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 Same here. We used stainless. Usually we pinned trim over the screw locations. Titebond III as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmaichel Posted January 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 Thanks, that makes sense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Bussy Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 I just built some boxes for my wife. I won't tell you what I made them out of but it rhymed with bumper fun bite could. It was cheap and the last ones of the same material lasted > 10 years. It's more about making sure no water stands in it than picking an uber-resistant wood - but redwood surely would look very nice. I guess I'm saying pick what you like. One tip I can give you is to choose some screws that will make it easier on you, I started using these for my outdoor stuff: They have a pretty wide line. These are nice in that they have very good cutting threads and a very narrow head for finish work. The R4 line are the larger ones and they have a self-cutting countersink that works very well without splitting. They are a couple bucks more in my local box box store but I think they are worth it. Really made the last project less of a chore. I know it seems odd to pimp a screw, but I really do like these. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JosephThomas Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 I've used Grk screws for a few things, kitchen cabinets, hanging large heavy stuff, etc...they're the best screws I have found so far.... Just wish the varying sizes were easier to find Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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