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new floor for hayrack... what wood?

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Fordfarmer

04-17-2008 06:24:08




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I have an old steel-framed flat rack that is in desperate need of a new floor. Am considering oak, treated S/P/F, and yellow pine. Will probably use 2x10's, regardless of species. Only gets used a little, but is unusable as it is now. Any thoughts, pro or con, on any of these? Thanks.




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Tim(nj)

04-17-2008 19:21:15




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 Re: new floor for hayrack... what wood? in reply to Fordfarmer, 04-17-2008 06:24:08  
Black Locust was the wood of choice around here before treated wood came along. . . some guys swear the black locust will last just as long outside, and it is tougher than treated pine or fir. Way back when, many farmers around here planted those trees for the next generation to use for fenceposts, etc. There"s still a sawmill in the northern part of New Jersey selling black locust lumber.



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Gerald J.

04-17-2008 11:07:37




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 Re: new floor for hayrack... what wood? in reply to Fordfarmer, 04-17-2008 06:24:08  
Ordinary SPF will last if primed and painted. Oak is stronger, treated SPF will last but ordinary stuff will shrink badly. Foundation grade won't shrink, but is extra heavy. Plain yellow pine will splinter with age, but if primed and painted ought to last 15 or 20 years outside. If you can store the rack inside when not being used, any wood will last a long time.

Gerald J.



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jhilyer

04-17-2008 09:45:07




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 Re: new floor for hayrack... what wood? in reply to Fordfarmer, 04-17-2008 06:24:08  
What about hardwood vs. softwood? Any kind of construction lumber, pressure treated or not, will be softwood. I would think nice hard white oak would be your best bet, maybe treated with oil.

Good Luck,
jhilyer



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Dennis Goesmann

04-17-2008 08:25:16




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 Re: new floor for hayrack... what wood? in reply to Fordfarmer, 04-17-2008 06:24:08  
In the real old days they used cotton wood for wagons. It will not split and you can not hurt it.



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M Nut

04-17-2008 08:13:09




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 Re: new floor for hayrack... what wood? in reply to Fordfarmer, 04-17-2008 06:24:08  
White oak. Red oak will not last nearly as long.



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phillip d

04-17-2008 07:50:03




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 Re: new floor for hayrack... what wood? in reply to Fordfarmer, 04-17-2008 06:24:08  
We like Juniper here in my neck of the woods.Pressure treat it too,lasts for years and years.



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RodInNS

04-17-2008 07:26:18




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 Re: new floor for hayrack... what wood? in reply to Fordfarmer, 04-17-2008 06:24:08  
What about 1/8" deck plate? You're half way there now with the steel frame...

Rod



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Ken Macfarlane

04-17-2008 07:20:46




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 Re: new floor for hayrack... what wood? in reply to Fordfarmer, 04-17-2008 06:24:08  
If you keep it treated each year it will last a long time. Only pressure treating is really permanent. It costs a bundle up here though. Some folks mop used motor oil on each year and that seems to do it. Its basically stain.



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Hotflashjr

04-17-2008 06:54:36




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 Re: new floor for hayrack... what wood? in reply to Fordfarmer, 04-17-2008 06:24:08  
I agree treated, or if you use the oak or yellow pine, paint some water sealer like they use on decks on all sides & ends of the boards before you put it together. I know some people don't like the pressure treated stuff around their families.



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old

04-17-2008 06:31:42




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 Re: new floor for hayrack... what wood? in reply to Fordfarmer, 04-17-2008 06:24:08  
I would use treated stuff at least that way it might last your life time if your lucky that is



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Ken Buegeleisen

04-17-2008 12:41:58




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 Re: new floor for hayrack... what wood? in reply to old, 04-17-2008 06:31:42  
We have a wood floor in our trailer that is 2x6's and a treated fir-type wood. However, the problem I see with all types of floors that use planks is that loads sometimes put pressure on just one or two boards and no pressure on others, so the floor is only as strong as the weakest board.
The solution I've used so far is to put two sheets of plywood over the planks to help spread the load. The plywood is strong against puncture-type loading, but not very thick, and really spreads the load onto all planks. And the added weight and extra inch of height is hardly noticable. And a coat of wood sealant over the plywood helps make it last as well.

Just my two cents.

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