Want input on panels between wood supports

Brando

I just bought a large BGE a couple of months ago and I have been working on a table for it off and on.  I'm almost finished, but can't decide what material to use for the panels that close in the sides and the back.  Whatever it is, I'd like for it to tuck neatly behind the 1x4's that run horizontally around the top and bottom perimeter, and sit flush with the vertical frame members (4x4's and 2x4's).  It can't be much thicker than 1/4" since that's the amount of space I left between the decking and the horizontal 1x4's.  I was originally planning to use cedar tongue and groove closet lining, but I'm wondering if there is something that would make the table more interesting.  I mentioned galvanized roof panels to my wife.  She hated the idea, but I think it would give it a modern industrial look.  What do you guys think?  Below are some pics of the table progress so far.

Btw, the picture of the finished wood (Cabot's Australian Timber Oil 'Mahogany Flame') was taken in low light so the color is actually a tad bit lighter than shown.

Brando

This image is what I had in mind for the steel panels.

tazcrash

Love the table, not a fan of those panels. 

I was going to suggest some type of copper ceiling tile, but now I don't thing the colors complement. 

 

this looks a bit industrial :

.02 Google, Blue steel tile. That should bring out that mahagony color. 

Not cheap, but the table looks great. 

SmokinDAWG82

Love the table, just leave it open it will be fine and easier to clean

Brando

SmokinDAWG82 said:

Love the table, just leave it open it will be fine and easier to clean

I wouldn't mind doing that on the egg side, but on the storage side I'd like for it to be closed in.

boatbum

I would reccomend the metal options.

A panel made from any type of non-manufactured wood will shrink and expand.  If you do use wood, use a plywood type of product - or allow for slots in the mounting to allow for movement.    

henapple

the quarter inch doesn't leave much room....I like the tin look but....

canegger

What about cedar shingles, they are pretty thin

Brando

I ended up going with the 1/4" cedar closet lining planks as originally intended.  It actually turned out very nice.  I'm kind of glad I didn't go with the metal panels.  lol

Thanks for the input!

henapple

Pics?

Skiddymarker

Brando said:

I ended up going with the 1/4" cedar closet lining planks as originally intended.  It actually turned out very nice.  I'm kind of glad I didn't go with the metal panels.  lol

Thanks for the input!

That was going to be my suggestion, but then I'm a wood nut. How about seeing the final result!

Brando

Long overdue!  Here is a picture from last spring of my egg in its home.