[SEL] Decking for trailer

[rex002]

Gary, I spelled it wrong its spelled  APITONG and it comes from the tropics


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From: "rex002" <rex002 at centurytel.net>
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Sent: Tuesday, April 18, 2006 6:15 PM
Subject: Re: [SEL] Decking for trailer


> Gary ;
>   The treated  wood or oak would be the least expensive but if you are 
> going to drag things on and off you floor it would be prone to gouging and 
> wearing , steel sheet  would be more durable but the price and added 
> weight maybe minus , the best flooring I have used is called Appaton (not 
> sure if I spelled it right ) we use it on our semi flatbed trailers and 
> dry vans and most semi trailers use it , it is imported and expensive  but 
> will take all the abuse you can give it , it lasts about 15 years on our 
> flatbeds , if you have any trailer manfuracturing plants near you call 
> them and check the price  , Just a thought and maybe overkill
>
> Rex Hinz
> Beer Is Good , Beer Is Real Good
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Gary Epps" <garyepps at fidnet.com>
> To: "SEL" <sel at lists.stationary-engine.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, April 18, 2006 2:02 PM
> Subject: [SEL] Decking for trailer
>
>
>> It's time to replace the flooring on my engine/tractor hauling trailer.
>> After five years the original flooring is weak.  What is the preferred
>> decking material?  I have not thought much about metal, though that is
>> certainly an option.  Wood is generally more forgiving.  I am considering
>> treated 2"x 8"x16'.  Another possibility is oak from the local sawmill. 
>> It
>> would be green and I wonder about the thickness after it is seasoned. 
>> Any
>> recommendations?
>>
>> Thanks in advance.
>>
>> Gary
>> In the Ozark Mountains of southern Missouri in the south central part of 
>> the
>> USA, where both life and I move slowly.
>>
>> In the Ozark Mountains of southern Missouri in the south central part of 
>> the USA, where both life and I move slowly.
>>
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