How thick to buy HDPE?

[FrankJ]

Originally Posted by BeardyMentor

To get the 'orange peel' texture, look for Starboard. It will have the correct finish. Most unbranded HDPE will have the smooth finish. For the chute, 1/16 inch sheets should be fine as a surface. Going thinner for the Step could prove difficult just because thin Starboard is hard to find.

Is "Starboard" a manufacture or brand name? Is it what First specifically used on the field? Agreed that unless you specify a surface finish you are likely to get smooth.