Outside storage for attatchments: How to keep the weeds down?

[Too many Kubotas]

What is that implement on the far end? Can't make it out.

That's a 3-way 3-point blade I made towable. I'm no good at finish grading so now there's an axle in the rear and a long tongue up front.

Basically mimicked a road grader best I could by creating a longer distance between the tractor's rear tires and the blade.

You can see the same principle applied to the 10' box blade next to it, and the smaller box blade behind that one. They sure make my grading jobs much easier and faster.

 

[Gregster613]

I use pressure treated plywood, lasting 25 years now.
Plus RM43 from Tractor Supply

I wonder where you can find that? Pressure Treated Plywood!!!!!
It's non-existent here as far as I've been told by my lumber supplier?
I've wanted pressure treated plywood several times for various projects and have been told "That's not available"....yet, "Maybe it is???" Enlighten me, is it called something unique and that's why I can't get it?? Am I asking my supplier the wrong question??

 

[ultrarunner]

The then new 2015 home near me used pressure treated plywood for exposed eve sheathing…

It’s the only time I’ve seen it applied… the builder was building his own home…

 

[jigs_n_fixtures]

I wonder where you can find that? Pressure Treated Plywood!!!!!
It's non-existent here as far as I've been told by my lumber supplier?
I've wanted pressure treated plywood several times for various projects and have been told "That's not available"....yet, "Maybe it is???" Enlighten me, is it called something unique and that's why I can't get it?? Am I asking my supplier the wrong question??

Quick Google search for "pressure treated plywood California", resulted in:

• Northern Crossarm Company: Known for producing high-quality pressure-treated wood products, including KDAT Brown, which is kiln dried and treated. They offer dimensional treated wood in all sizes, including plywood.
  
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• Bay Area Lumber Company: Offers a large inventory of plywood, including marine grade, pressure treated, and fire treated plywood. They provide various dimensions and certifications, including those from the Forest Stewardship Council.
  
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• IndustryNet: A platform where you can search for pressure-treated lumber suppliers servicing California. It provides free quotes and information from companies, ensuring no obligation.
  
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• Ashby Lumber: Specializes in pressure-treated plywood and offers various sizes for online purchase, pickup in-store, or delivery to surrounding areas in California.
  
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• Royal Plywood: Provides pressure-treated plywood treated with CA-C or Borates, approved and standardized by industry standards and building codes.
  
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A Contractor supplied what appeared to be Medium Density Overlay 3/4-inch pressure treated plywood, as part of constructing a building on an inholding in the Frank Church Wilderness, as it was lots less expensive to bring it in for the perimeter foundation, than import concrete and the required mixing equipment.

 

[goeduck]

It has been my goal to build a long loafing shed for attachments. Back up, attach or detach and be on the way. Hopefully some day.

 

[ning]

I wonder where you can find that? Pressure Treated Plywood!!!!!
It's non-existent here as far as I've been told by my lumber supplier?
I've wanted pressure treated plywood several times for various projects and have been told "That's not available"....yet, "Maybe it is???" Enlighten me, is it called something unique and that's why I can't get it?? Am I asking my supplier the wrong question??

I bought some at HD in Auburn CA a few months ago.
Stuff is heavy

 

[Gregster613]

I bought some at HD in Auburn CA a few months ago.
Stuff is heavy

Thanks for that possible source ning, I'll look there "again" next time I wish I had some on hand for a quick project.
Jigs-, Thanks for your list of possible suppliers...they are not what I have in my area and not of much use for whenever I might need a sheet or 4 to do a project; I'll keep the list handy if I ever need to order a truckload!

 

[GE7EA]

We extensively try not to spray herbicides as we are a regenerative farm and all that crap eventually ends up in the water. I’ve read that you can use “pool salt” but be forewarned not will grow there again. BTW I have not dug into what “pool salt” contains. Best of luck

 

[Tinhack]

BTW I have not dug into what “pool salt” contains.

Sodium Chloride. The purer the better--For your pool's chlorine generator.

Edit: If you use it, I'd wash it in since anything metal will turn to rust on contact. Just the evaporating chlorine from it will cause metal to rust.

 

[bdhsfz6]

I bought some at HD in Auburn CA a few months ago.
Stuff is heavy

If you try treated plywood, make sure it's rated for ground contact.

The treated plywood sold by my local Home Depot is not so rated. It's sold mostly for decking with air circulation underneath. It lasted about 2 years and pretty much disintegrated when I tried using it as a base for storing implements.

 

[Gregster613]

If you try treated plywood, make sure it's rated for ground contact.

The treated plywood sold by my local Home Depot is not so rated. It's sold mostly for decking with air circulation underneath. It lasted about 2 years and pretty much disintegrated when I tried using it as a base for storing implements.

That's good information to know, Thanks!

 

[jigs_n_fixtures]

Thanks for that possible source ning, I'll look there "again" next time I wish I had some on hand for a quick project.
Jigs-, Thanks for your list of possible suppliers...they are not what I have in my area and not of much use for whenever I might need a sheet or 4 to do a project; I'll keep the list handy if I ever need to order a truckload!

Most wholesalers will tell you what retailers they sell to if you ask.

 

[qualsite]

If you can find someone on CraigsList or similar in your area that sells used commercial swimming pool covers, they are great, both as tarps and ground cover. Most commercial pools are required to replace their pool covers long before the material goes bad from the UV and chlorine. Around here in Sac, they are available cheap, are huge, and can be cut into whatever size you need. They are extremely thick and strong, since they are required to take the weight of someone on them while covering a pool... not like a tarp. I lay a piece of that down, or whatever else would be going to the dump that would work as ground cover, and then a pallet on top to hold the piece of equipment. The pallet protects whatever you are using for the actual ground cover, even heavy-mil black plastic, plus lifts the equipment off the ground. If you have a forklift, then also easy to move it around on the pallet. Sometimes you can find an above-ground pool for free to haul away, and that heavy vinyl can be cut into useful pieces. Even old carpet works for two or three years.

 

[bdhsfz6]

If you can find someone on CraigsList or similar in your area that sells used commercial swimming pool covers, they are great, both as tarps and ground cover. Most commercial pools are required to replace their pool covers long before the material goes bad from the UV and chlorine. Around here in Sac, they are available cheap, are huge, and can be cut into whatever size you need. They are extremely thick and strong, since they are required to take the weight of someone on them while covering a pool... not like a tarp. I lay a piece of that down, or whatever else would be going to the dump that would work as ground cover, and then a pallet on top to hold the piece of equipment. The pallet protects whatever you are using for the actual ground cover, even heavy-mil black plastic, plus lifts the equipment off the ground. If you have a forklift, then also easy to move it around on the pallet. Sometimes you can find an above-ground pool for free to haul away, and that heavy vinyl can be cut into useful pieces. Even old carpet works for two or three years.

Another source of recycled vinyl from billboards:

14' x 48' - Reused Vinyl Tarp (Black)Single Tarp

These billboard vinyls were once advertisements on a billboard and can now be used as tarps, coverings, awnings, pond liners, RV covers, and more. These vinyls are made of heavy-duty, water-resistant, UV protected PVC coated vinyl. Re-purposed billboard vinyl Water-resistant, UV protected...

www.billboardvinyls.com

 

[MAX-24-Dean]

I wonder where you can find that? Pressure Treated Plywood!!!!!
It's non-existent here as far as I've been told by my lumber supplier?
I've wanted pressure treated plywood several times for various projects and have been told "That's not available"....yet, "Maybe it is???" Enlighten me, is it called something unique and that's why I can't get it?? Am I asking my supplier the wrong question??

San Marcos Home Depot, recently purchased some thier.

 

[MAX-24-Dean]

We have some pallets made out of Juniper, they don't rot at all.
Just move them 2 times in the spring to mow where they sit. The desert dry conditions take care of the undergrowth the rest of the summer.

 

[Fetch_21]

Something else I do...if you have a box blade / grader blade, make a couple of flat passes over the storage area & scrape up the topsoil. With that removed, vegetation growth is greatly slowed.