i need advice

[JackLondon]

Im building a box and i plan to frame it with 2x4's, wrap that in panda and then screw in the wood. I made a sketch of what im thinking but im not sure if i should use particle board or what. dwc aero or soil also what kinda of fans do you think ill need to adequetly cool this with a scrubber. Lastly your thoughts on the lighting
the specs are 58in wide x 43in tall x apx 30in deep

the plants are from an old closet grow

JackLondon Reviewed by JackLondon on 04-14-2008. i need advice Im building a box and i plan to frame it with 2x4's, wrap that in panda and then screw in the wood. I made a sketch of what im thinking but im not sure if i should use particle board or what. dwc aero or soil also what kinda of fans do you think ill need to adequetly cool this with a scrubber. Lastly your thoughts on the lighting the specs are 58in wide x 43in tall x apx 30in deep the plants are from an old closet grow Rating: 5

[the image reaper]

do NOT use particleboard .. it can't handle high humidity and moisture, will start swelling, and fall apart :wtf: ... I'm switching to 'tileboard' for my next cabinet, it's the stuff they use to make 'dry-erase marker boards' ... Home Depot sells 4'x8' sheets for about $12 apiece ... they are called 'tileboard', made specifically for wet areas (bathrooms, showers, etc) ... it's a formica-like material, only 1/8" thick, with a white porcelain-like finish on one side (you wouldn't need your panda plastic) ... totally washable and reasonably tough finish ... I took my light meter with me to HD, and tested everything they carry for light reflectivity ... the tileboard won, similar to flat-white paint... I'm framing mine with 1"x2"s, as there's not much weight with these panels ... P.S., go with a taller cabinet, by the time you subtract the height of the containers, and the distance from the lamp, you will only be able to grow a 24" plant ... yes, you can successfully grow 24" plants, but you're working with a plant that naturally runs from 5-15 feet tall, already, you will always be fighting that characteristic ... nice plant pics, btw ... good luck :smokin:

[JackLondon]

all right ill check out the tileboard thanks..... as for my height issues i can do nothing about that. the space i have doesnt aloow me to. im hoping ill be able to manage this with scrog

[stinkyattic]

Another vote for 'tileboard'! It's cheap, resists water (it's meant for shower walls), and MUCH MUCH lighter than standard particleboard. I did the kitchen walls in my rental property with it and became a fan. It's very easy to keep clean.