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Trailer Deck Boards

oak or pine?

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Rick T.

06-15-2000 19:56:20




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We are getting ready to replace the deck boards on a 16' tandem axle trailer. It has oak boards
(rotten) on it now. I have seen trailers with both oak and pine boards. Is there a huge difference in strength and/or life expectancy between oak and and pressure treated pine trailer deck boards?




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BFO

06-20-2000 10:44:15




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 Re: Trailer Deck Boards - oak or pine? in reply to Rick T., 06-15-2000 19:56:20  
Irregardless of the size of trailer, I would recommend white oak. It'll actually hold the trailer together (if fastened properly). For treatment, I would recommend two or three good heavy coats of creosote, and a coat a year thereafter. In the short term, the PT would probably be cheaper though, and would weigh less. Air dried white oak is about 47 pounds per cubic foot, where white pine is 27.

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MarkB

06-16-2000 03:29:34




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 Re: Trailer Deck Boards - oak or pine? in reply to Rick T., 06-15-2000 19:56:20  
Unless you are hauling something really heavy like a crawler, pressure treated southern yellow pine is probably your best bet. Make sure that it is yellow pine, white pine is only about half as strong.

If you decide to go with oak, try to locate some white oak. Red oak, which is more commonly available, has notoriously poor rot resistance.



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tm

06-16-2000 00:04:14




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 Re: Trailer Deck Boards - oak or pine? in reply to Rick T., 06-15-2000 19:56:20  
Depending on the age of the trailer and when PT was available, I suspect that if this unit pre-dates PT wood, oak was used. More than likely white oak. White oak is the same material used in wine casks, and can handle moisture fairly well. White oak was also used in big ship construction attesting to it's strength, durability and ability to withstand ocean salt. Cost between the two should come in close to each other. I'm not current on white oak prices per board foot but it may be a little more difficult to obtain than PT in case replacements boards are needed down the road. Another decent hardwood other than oak is white ash. Very good weathering capabilities too. Personally, I would go with the pressure treated yellow pine. But if you want a nice look that is unique, go with the oak and use a decent pentrating woodfinish oil..about 4 coats, then finish with a good marine epoxy or urethane. Hamilton Marine in Maine (do I-net search) has a full catalog of marine finishes. If you want wood sides (stakes) on the trailer...go with oak and ash...it would be a nice touch to this trailer...but use the PT for the bed. Chamfer or round-over the edges however. good luck.

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Steve Hansen

06-17-2000 18:24:36




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 Re: Re: Trailer Deck Boards - oak or pine? in reply to tm, 06-16-2000 00:04:14  
Most utility trailers made today come with PT pine deck boards. White oak is still used on trailers that haul heavy equipment like dozers. Treatment of choice is used motor oil. These rigs are for work, not show! Depending on where you are at you may be able to get white oak planks at a local independent sawmill.



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tm

06-17-2000 19:47:09




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 Re: Re: Re: Trailer Deck Boards - oak or pine? in reply to Steve Hansen, 06-17-2000 18:24:36  
sorry Steve, I didn't pick-up on the type of trailer it was. you are right....



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