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Cool, thanks. With regards to the width, I was thinking 18-20" but want to make sure there is no sag (even with magazines on the shelves). You reckon that will be fine then with 18mm mdf?

I was actually thinking 4 or 5 individual units, as they should be easier for me to move around and less likely to sag.

Exact size a good question - I haven't even moved in yet, so only have the details from the drawing of the house, hence me being a bit vague. I was thinking front edging anyway on the ply (or mdf for additional strength), however as you say with using proper timber that wouldn't be needed...

Thanks for the info. So was that with pine, or pine faced plywood big-all? I'd be happier working with ply or even mdf given my relative inexperience, hence the q about WBP ply for this.

First post from a newbie.... I wanting to tackle a built in bookcase, which will be painted. The idea is to fill approx a 9 foot space, floor to ceiling, and have shelves 18-24 inch across (10 inch depth). I've been looking around for advice on the right materials, and am split between 18mm...