[SEL] Trailer decking--Thank you

[rex002]

 Gary :

  If you got a table saw and someone to help do like I did on my trailer , 
I stood the boards on end and cut a 1/2 grouve  the length of the board down 
the center of the thickness then I cut the board laying down which took a1/2 
by 1/2 strip out , do the same on the other edge but on the bottom  , start 
with a board grooved only on one side then both sides from there on , you 
will have an overlap on each board some what like tounge and groove , 
shrinkage won't be a problem ,water can drain out but very little can get in 
from wheel spray if you happen to haul a tarped load and no dirt and gravel 
can get in also some warped boards wont cause a problem , a little extra 
work but worth the time

Rex Hinz

>  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.
>
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