I have aspirations of building a box blind on the back side of my property for hunting and general wildlife observation. I have a 2 year old son who loves spending time outside with "da-da" so a place to go hang out would be a lot of fun.
I already have ideas about size, design, and location but I'm trying to figure out what to use for siding. My neighbor has offered me a giant stack of vinyl siding that was left over from their house renovation. It isn't enough for a house but plenty for a couple sheds or blinds. The idea of something that won't rot and is lightweight is attractive. Any materials used must be transported by hand to the build site. My idea is to construct the stud walls and only attach the siding to the vertical uprights (no sheathing) OR sheath it with something thin and light (1/4" plywood). The location is tucked in the woods so their is minimal wind.
I hunt at a friend's property who used wood for siding blinds (plywood and T-111). Every one of them is musty, rotted, vermin chewed and infested. Has anyone tried using vinyl siding?
Thanks!
I already have ideas about size, design, and location but I'm trying to figure out what to use for siding. My neighbor has offered me a giant stack of vinyl siding that was left over from their house renovation. It isn't enough for a house but plenty for a couple sheds or blinds. The idea of something that won't rot and is lightweight is attractive. Any materials used must be transported by hand to the build site. My idea is to construct the stud walls and only attach the siding to the vertical uprights (no sheathing) OR sheath it with something thin and light (1/4" plywood). The location is tucked in the woods so their is minimal wind.
I hunt at a friend's property who used wood for siding blinds (plywood and T-111). Every one of them is musty, rotted, vermin chewed and infested. Has anyone tried using vinyl siding?
Thanks!