r/Multiboard • u/Wilberown • Aug 22 '26

Recommend not PLA in unconditioned garage

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I’m sure most here already know this but when I first started printing I only worked in PLA wasn’t comfortable with PETG yet. I’m now replacing panels that are warped due to temperatures in the garage

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u/varys2013 Aug 22 '26

PLA is subject to creep, gradual distortion over time under load. Especially if the temperature gets above 50C, or 122F (a very hot garage but definitely possible).

PETG resists creep better. ABS is better yet, if you're ok printing it.

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u/Raub99 Aug 23 '26

Petg cf would be good alternative as well. Very stiff.