MDF or Plywood?

[Jinx]

Hi - I am going to help my son in law clad the back of his van for work - he's a plumber so carries tools and some spares etc. Does anyone feel there is an advantage of MDF over Plywood? My thoughts are MDF is heavy and prone to the damp, but could be made water resistant by painting in watered down glue. The waterproof version is very expensive. Or is Plywood a better option, I think so but he is not so sure? Any views gratefully accepted, Jinx

 

[Giff]

Plywood is a lot lighter, use exterior ply. Probably save the extra cost in less fuel ( added weight ).

 

[Baldhead]

Plywood is a lot lighter, use exterior ply. Probably save the extra cost in less fuel ( added weight ).

+1

Baldhead

 

[Harry 48]

Ply is the way to go templates are available for most vans

 

[Max Power]

Have never seen any of the professional van-lining companies use mdf

 

[yetloh]

Ply takes screws better too. Better in everyway than mdf for this job.

Jim

 

[Jinx]

Really helpful answers, thanks - ply is way to go Jinx

 

[chippy1970]

Get a kit off eBay I did for my t5 its easier and cheaper than trying to cut it all yourself