curlyoak Posted October 29, 2020 Report Share Posted October 29, 2020 This generator belongs to a neighbor. They have no indoor storage space. No ice or snow. This is Florida. However the climate is corrosive on wooden things. My thinking is to build a box with no bottom. I will use marine 3/4 ply. On the bottom edge I will join western red cedar. On the corners I will add a 4" long piece of cedar so just the corners are on the slab. And below that I will add high density plastic 1/2". That way the only contact with the slab is the plastic. I will leave a 1 1/2" space around the sides and top on the inside. The top will be slightly pitched to allow water to run off. And the top will have an overhang on all sides and fastened to the base. The top will be edged off with cedar. This box is for storage only. Most likely will be needed if we get a hurricane. Other than that nothing. So there will be a handle on each end to lift it off to operate. I'm not sure of the finish. I was thinking an epoxy paint. Open for ideas on the finish and any other considerations. Notice I said "if" not when we get a hurricane. I hope this generator is never needed. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wtnhighlander Posted October 29, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted October 29, 2020 The only finish coating I can think of that might hold up longer is fiberglass + resin, like a cedar strip canoe. Aside from that, consider incorporating a screen around the bottom to keep critters out. Genny won't help much if the carb is stuffed with a mouse nest when you open the box. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barron Posted October 30, 2020 Report Share Posted October 30, 2020 You could build this box out of the “Trex” type decking material. It would be pretty weather resistant, and the “boards” can be cut and screwed together like wood. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyJack Posted October 30, 2020 Report Share Posted October 30, 2020 Ipe... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted October 30, 2020 Report Share Posted October 30, 2020 You’re a good neighbor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curlyoak Posted October 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2020 5 hours ago, Barron said: You could build this box out of the “Trex” type decking material. another thought I had was starboard. Both ideas are more expensive than marine ply. And the neighbor does the painting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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