Nest Box Material Question (1 Viewer)

Good morning all,

I'm looking to make a few nest boxes for this spring, and I'd like to just use up some excess material I have laying around the house.

I have a lot of 1/2" particle board with while enamel finish that I would otherwise get rid of. Any issues using this for nest boxes? I imagine I would have to rough up the interior a bit with some heavy grit sandpaper and paint the exterior a neutral color. Long-term durability might be a problem, but I'm moving a 18 months and I don't know if my landlord will keep them up after I leave anyway.

I'll probably just use the generic plans on BTrg.

Thoughts? Thanks.

Particle board doesn't have much water resistance at all - I'd not use it for nestboxes.

Yeah...I suppose it would turn into mush after a couple months unless I sealed it real well. Probably better for kindling in the fireplace. I think a trip to Castorama is in my future.

Thanks.