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Garry

03-05-2003 14:39:26

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I plan on replacing the floor on two trailers that I have but not sure of the size or type. The smaller trailer seems to have boards 2 x 6 x 16 and the larger 3(probably 4) x 8 x 16. i am concerned about the thickness. Are the above thicknesses correct and also should I use pine or oak or does it matter? thanks in advance for any help.

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03-06-2003 16:26:32

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Re: What type lumber to use for trailer floor in reply to Garry, 03-05-2003 14:39:26

We've got a lot of big cottonwood trees around here and they make a strong, long-lasting (2 X whatever) deck, even untreated. I've used 2 X 6 tongue and groove fir for a grain "tight" deck that holds up good if treated with a preservative.

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thurlow

03-06-2003 15:30:57

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Re: What type lumber to use for trailer floor in reply to Garry, 03-05-2003 14:39:26

Ever since I've had my sawmill (about 20 years), I've used utility poles (used) which I've sawn into lumber. 'Druther have it than any thing else I've ever used or heard of. Do have to be aware that the chemicals they're treated with are carcinogenic and take appropiate precautions while sawing.

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BlueLite

03-06-2003 05:13:07

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Re: What type lumber to use for trailer floor in reply to Garry, 03-05-2003 14:39:26

White Oak, a second option Elm(if you can still find them), third option Larch. For a small trailer where your load is widely dispersed like loose hay and your frame is closely spaced, 1in thick. If your going to haul tractors where the load is concentrated at 4 points, 1.5in.

My 2 cents

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KEG

03-05-2003 15:19:45

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Re: What type lumber to use for trailer floor in reply to Garry, 03-05-2003 14:39:26

My trailer has treated 2x pine flooring. Do not recommend untreated pine if your trailer will be left outside uncovered. I understand white oak is more resistance to rot than red. If I could afford it, white oak would be my choice.

KEG

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VaTom

03-05-2003 18:18:39

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Re: Re: What type lumber to use for trailer floor in reply to KEG, 03-05-2003 15:19:45

Hi Garry,

You are correct. White oak is very rot resistant due to a cellular difference from red oak (tyloses), making it a good outside wood choice. Here in Va. we also use black locust very successfully. A good way to get cheaper white oak is to find a sawmill. Before kiln drying, the lumber is very affordable.

A great demonstration that shows the difference of the oaks requires a straight-grained stick of each, say 3/4" x 3/4" x 12". Put one end of each into some dish detergent and blow on the other end. Only the red oak will yield a bubble. The tyloses in the white oak prevent the air from travelling, just like it keeps out water.

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JohnnyB

03-05-2003 14:57:37

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Re: What type lumber to use for trailer floor in reply to Garry, 03-05-2003 14:39:26

Use either Wolmanized pine or if you are near a sawmill you could use white or red oak then treat it with a preservative after its dried a few months. I normally cut floors out of white oak 1 1/2" thick and 8" wide I have a small sawmill and cut pallet stock.

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Ray,IN

03-05-2003 21:08:49

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Re: Re: What type lumber to use for trailer floor in reply to JohnnyB, 03-05-2003 14:57:37

I use treated pine nowdays too. Having my own logs sawed is too expensive today, everyone around me charges $1 per foot for sawmilling.

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snitkawl

03-06-2003 05:06:11

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Re: Re: Re: What type lumber to use for trailer floor in reply to Ray,IN, 03-05-2003 21:08:49

Wow! I am really behind the times. I do custom sawing for 20 cents a foot and sell white oak lumber for $1.00 a board ft.
I don`t know how anyone could justify charging $1.00/ft to saw logs, even for grade lumber.

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VaTom

03-06-2003 05:24:26

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Re: Re: Re: Re: What type lumber to use for trailer floor in reply to snitkawl, 03-06-2003 05:06:11

Ouch! I pay by the hour but it works out to about a quarter/sq ft. If I was looking at $1, I'd be buying a mill. Finding ungraded white oak straight off the mill here for $1/ bd ft is no problem.

I dry my own and sell to the local professionals for a little less than the commercial yards. The loggers here don't appreciate my attitude but I don't figure I can afford to sell logs without sawing and drying first. The 5/4 walnut that left here yesterday had both me and the customer smiling.

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Chester

03-06-2003 14:26:24

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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: What type lumber to use for trailer floor in reply to VaTom, 03-06-2003 05:24:26

Beech is also a good choice. Have used it in pick-up truck beds. Stands up very well.

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