rockyridgefarm
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Rotten Trailer Boards
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TimSullivan
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I just dug out the bill for the pressure treated that I used on the deck of our trailer. It is eighteen years old and the only damage was done by me. The boards are just fine with no rot. I was surprised that it had been that long.
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The only damage on my trailer is also self inflicted. My PT lumber is so far 2 years old, and holding up good. I may add some sealer, asphalt paint, or copper napthelate to it to help it last.
Soundguy
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I bought my trailer from a dealer a few years ago. I just called them for input. They say they are busy replacing flooring all the time. Around here the standard wood flooring lasts about 4 years, which is how long mine has lasted.
Cost: Steel- $404 for 1/8" diamond plate. No additional bracing required. The floor is made up of 4 sheets of 4'x8' cut to fit, welded on top and bottom.
Pressure Treated- $260.
The installer said the price includes $40 for labor. He also said the replacement is about a one hour job.
Local steel warehouse sells the diamond plate for $63 a sheet. That's $252 for 4 sheets. The trailer store said they charge $91 for each steel sheet, because that's what their supplier charges them. If I supply the steel, they will do the install for $40.
Does that sound too good to be true?....or too expensive? What do you think?
OkieG
Cost: Steel- $404 for 1/8" diamond plate. No additional bracing required. The floor is made up of 4 sheets of 4'x8' cut to fit, welded on top and bottom.
Pressure Treated- $260.
The installer said the price includes $40 for labor. He also said the replacement is about a one hour job.
Local steel warehouse sells the diamond plate for $63 a sheet. That's $252 for 4 sheets. The trailer store said they charge $91 for each steel sheet, because that's what their supplier charges them. If I supply the steel, they will do the install for $40.
Does that sound too good to be true?....or too expensive? What do you think?
OkieG
Tim,
Eighteen years, WOW! Long lasting and trouble free is what I'm lookihg for. If PT holds up that well for that long, I don't know if the extra cost of steel would be worth it
I admit, I don't get out much, but I don't think I've ever seen a straight piece of PT lumber. Is it possible to find flat, straight PT flooring material 16' long? The boards on my trailer now are 2x8s.
OkieG
Eighteen years, WOW! Long lasting and trouble free is what I'm lookihg for. If PT holds up that well for that long, I don't know if the extra cost of steel would be worth it
I admit, I don't get out much, but I don't think I've ever seen a straight piece of PT lumber. Is it possible to find flat, straight PT flooring material 16' long? The boards on my trailer now are 2x8s.
OkieG
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I've seen more warped whitewood ( # 2 ) than pt lumber. Though I have seen pt lumber that is not secured at the ends warp if outside.
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Steven
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My trailer has 2"x8"x16' pressure treated lumber for decking, and I put Thomsons water seal on it every year and it looks great. I think wood is the way to go. start on the outside edges and work your way to the center. this way the odd size board is in the middle.
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Wow how apropriate, as I have busted two planks on my five year old trailer in the last three months. Currently have plywood patches over existing holes. But plan to replace all decking this winter. I've nixed the diamond plate steel idea though. Here in Western Washington it rains alot. And as I have a tilt bed trailer my plank decking gets slippery enough, while loading and unloading. With diamond plate you have even less tire deck contact area due to the raised areas. Add water and its like someone trying to learn how to ice skate. therefore the current plan is for new 2x6 PT decking, with 18" wide strips of expanded metal down each tractor tire track.
TimSullivan
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I live in a small town and the lumber yard lets you pick out the pieces. I always take the time to pick out good boards and if there are not enough they will open another bundle for me. Great guys and that is probably why the 18 years. Very small knots, straight grain and well fasten.
The price you got for the steel does not sound bad at all might be worth a look.
The price you got for the steel does not sound bad at all might be worth a look.
Steven,
My first thought is that steel would be the most durable and long lasting, but rust control can be a more of a challenge than painting on a coat of water-seal once a year, especially under the trailer bed.
How old is your decking? Do you get the feeling it will hold up for years and years?
Actually, I expect the trailer will probably fall apart before the PT lumber goes bad, if the lumber really lasts 18+ years.
OkieG
My first thought is that steel would be the most durable and long lasting, but rust control can be a more of a challenge than painting on a coat of water-seal once a year, especially under the trailer bed.
How old is your decking? Do you get the feeling it will hold up for years and years?
Actually, I expect the trailer will probably fall apart before the PT lumber goes bad, if the lumber really lasts 18+ years.
OkieG
