[SEL] Trailer decking--Thank you

[Gary Epps]

Thank you one and all who responded to my inquiry.  It sounds like treated 
2"x8"s are the way to go.  Tim's suggestion of storing the lumber over the 
winter in the barn sounds good, but I didn't plan far enough ahead for that. 
Using oak is attractive, but I am not sure I can flex it into the channels 
after it seasons.  Abitong sounds like I would never have to redeck in my 
lifetime.  I presume it would be hard to find reasonably priced here in the 
Ozarks.

I will use treated, ACQ I think, 2"x8"s installed as soon as I get them.  I 
will buy an extra an extra 2"x6" for ripping and filling gaps later.  Like 
you Arnie, I appreciate the fact that the spaces between the boards allow 
for water drainage, but small gravel and sticks lodge in them as well and 
can be an irritant so I think I will try to fill the spaces this time.

Thanks again for your collective advice.

Gary
In the Ozark Mountains of southern Missouri in the south central part of the 
USA, where both life and I move slowly.