Trailer Deck Boards...where to find em'?

[jimminyC]

If you check our 21 rd trip report, you will see that i need to replace a few deck boards on my trailer.
I'm guessing these aren't just any kind of lumber. Where do i find trailer decking? What kind of boards are they?

[mtntj]

some folks use standard 2x6or8, i would use oak not cheap but it will last. put a coat of super deck on what ever you use.

[Steve]

I'd just use pressure treated lumber from Lowes or Home Depot. :shrug:

[osue077]

Go to Austin Hardwoods on Santa Fe, Russ might be able to hook you up.

[frazierclint]

x2 on lowes pressure treated

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[jimminyC]

Clint, whats your last post mean.
Good ideas on the pressure treated stuff.
Where do you get the super deck stuff?
I'm off to the depot.

[Big Dave]

Clint, whats your last post mean.


It was in reference to the guy who told you to go to a place here in Denver.

[mtntj]

super deck can be found at most paint stores, or hard ware stores. it is a one coat system in case brush on heavy, let the rest soak in. i have it on work trailer, been about 4yrs since last coat.

[Clint]

It was in reference to the guy who told you to go to a place here in Denver.

Forgot to quote him, but figured it was obvious :)

[gametrail]

If you check our 21 rd trip report, you will see that i need to replace a few deck boards on my trailer.
I'm guessing these aren't just any kind of lumber. Where do i find trailer decking? What kind of boards are they?

Your wording leaves me to believe the decking you currently have is not pine.

Could be a wood called "Apatong". It's a malaysian hardwood. Common for trailer decking.

Not cheap but will probably outlast pine 4 to 1. Call around to find it.

[Jason Starnes]

If you check our 21 rd trip report, you will see that i need to replace a few deck boards on my trailer.
I'm guessing these aren't just any kind of lumber. Where do i find trailer decking? What kind of boards are they?

Your wording leaves me to believe the decking you currently have is not pine.

Could be a wood called "Apatong". It's a malaysian hardwood. Common for trailer decking.

Not cheap but will probably outlast pine 4 to 1. Call around to find it.

its heavy though 1X7 weighs the same as a 2X8 and some times a 2X10 one benefit it the lap tongue on each side

and transwest sells it

[al24]

Apitong
Try these guys out in your area.

http://www.hansonequipment.com/

[Sound_Man]

I have been looking around for 2"x6"x21' deck boards for a long time. The length on mine is the killer or I should say where the supports are sucks. This spring I am going to put in additional supports under the deck so I can use shorter boards.

What kind of deck screws are you going to use?