Pressure treated Pine flooring is the most commonly used wood flooring material in trailers. The abundant supply of Pine wood in the south coupled with its sturdy nature make for a solid basic flooring choice.
Is Cedar good for trailer decking?
Description: Western Red Cedar is popular for decking, siding and paneling applications. It is not a good industrial wood despite its natural durability. It is too soft for any reasonable application in the truck and trailer industry.
How thick should Plywood be for trailer sides?
1/2″ or 5/8″ is sufficient for almost everyone, but some construction trailers will use 3/4″. Some tool trailer builders remove thin plywood from a “new” trailer and replace it with thicker plywood.
How high should trailer sides be?
Determine the height for the trailer sides. A typical height for most hauling and cargo applications is 48 inches.
Is White Oak good for trailer decking?
Due to its durability, white oak is slightly costlier than red oak. Oak wood is an appropriate choice for building truck trailer decking. It lasts for decades and requires minimal annual maintenance. The wood is slightly more expensive than some other types of woods that are used for decking.
Is Ash good for trailer decking?
Ash is a fairly hard, resilient wood (which makes it good for tool handles and baseball bats). Should be good for decking.
What can I use for a trailer floor?
Flooring rolls that are made of 100% premium grade polyvinyl, a.k.a. PVC, are perfect for a trailer floor. This proprietary blend ensures that the floor is flexible, durable, and chemical resistant. The soft PVC material also makes for a quiet floor.
Can I use OSB for trailer floor?
You will find that most RV makers are using OSB flooring. Very few if any are using plywood. This member is not responsible for opinions that are inaccurate due to faulty information provided by the original poster. Use them at your own discretion.
What is CDX plywood?
CDX is veneer plywood, which is manufactured by gluing and pressing together sheets of wood. The letters C and D represent the grades of either side of the plywood, while X stands for exposure.
What is marine grade plywood?
Marine-grade plywood is a sturdier, higher-quality material made of Western Larch or Douglas-fir that is not treated with chemicals. This type of wood’s thin sheets of veneer (plies) are usually set up perpendicularly as part of a process called cross-lamination that helps strengthen the material.
