"-MIKE-" wrote in message
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On 7/31/10 4:23 PM, Leon wrote:


I think we have two applications here and both are worth taking into
consideration.

Yes! LOL I believe you are correct.



There really isn't much force being applied to the stuff when it's hung
like a door. It's rigid enough on its own to support itself and some
added framing.

Agreed, it can be fine in some applications.



As to the OP's intended purpose: I think he could trust it to keep a gate
square, just as it's kept square as doors in my application.


I visualized fiber cement board used as bracing instead of the usual wood
bracking and supports. Not in particular a larger single central piece.