On Thu, 15 May 2008 22:57:38 +0100, <WilliamMLov...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I want to build light weight walls for a theatre production at my
> church. I am looking for suggestions for the wall surface (panel)
> material.

> Background:
> Here is what I need:
> - The walls must be 12 feet high
> - They must be lightweight
> - They must be easy to setup and teardown and move to storage
> - The walls should not warp while stored.
> - The walls will be decorated will various things like paint, foam etc
> as needed.

> Here are my current thoughts:
> - I am thinking of building walls in 12 feet by 4 feet sections. This
> is a manageable size and materials are often sold in 4 by 4 or 8 by 4
> foot sections so 12 by 4 should be easy to construct.
> - I plan to join wall sections together so each section should easily
> attach to neighboring sections.
> - I am thinking of some sort of panel material attached to a frame.

> The Frame
> I think I have found satisfactory frame materials. Since wood tends to
> warp,

> I am thinking of angle aluminum or "slotted" angle steel.
> Slotted steel has many holes predrilled in it so it is quite light and
> can be easily bolted to the neighboring sections.

> The Panels
> Here is where I need help. Normal plywood is too heavy. I have seen
> corrogated plastic. This has some value but seems flinsy.

> Can anyone suggest other possible panel material and how I can optain
> it?

> Thank you