Originally Posted by charles85

So I've drawn up some awesome plans for a snake condo. It will be made out of birch wood for the safety of the snakes. I plan on coating the entire unit in this non toxic epoxy called Pond Armor. So here is my question...... If I plan to coat the unit entirely with Pond Armor, don't you think I'd be able to use pine plywood instead of birch?

The reason I ask this question, I'd like to build two of these units and for the price I'll pay to build one with birch, I could build two with pine. Any input will be greatly appreciated. Also, if you're unfamiliar with Pond Armor I have a link attached. TIA.....

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Pond-Arm...Q&gclsrc=aw.ds

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Originally Posted by Burton Bee

It did look a lot like the much more expensive baltic birch ply I used before, ... It if is southern yellow pine plywood, it is plenty strong. .... But if there is any concern that the chosen material is not strong enough, I'd rather take ...