[Shop-talk] Trailer Deck Replacement

[Dave C]

In addition to the weight, composite material sags quite a bit more than 
wood.  When I had my Timber Tech deck built the joists were put on 12" 
centers.


On 8/13/2012 1:02 PM, Elton E. (Tony) Clark wrote:
> *Consider the weight, some of the composite is very heavy compared to wood.
> *
> On Mon, Aug 13, 2012 at 2:32 PM, Wayne <wmc_st at xxiii.com> wrote:
>
>> Interesting. Have a friend with similar trailer he uses to haul a small
>> Kubota tractor on, suffering deck rot. Had not thought to use the composite
>> stuff. First guess is, it's not quite as strong, but I could be way off.
>> And there are many brands and formulations of composite. Curious to hear if
>> anyone has solid info.
>>    -Wayne
>>
>>
>> On 8/13/2012 2:49 PM, John Innis wrote:
>>
>>> Ok team, here is the situation.  The wood deck on my car hauler trailer is
>>> getting a little old.  I also have a house deck that needs to be replaced.
>>> The two projects got me thinking.  Could I use composite maintenance free
>>> product for both?  I have never seen anyone do this on a trailer, but it
>>> should work right?
>>>
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