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Composite deck boards on utility trailer
Posted on 2/20/20 at 2:50 pm
Posted on 2/20/20 at 2:50 pm
I have an old 6x10 utility trailer i use around the farm behind a sxs. The floor is rotted out. Has anyone ever put composite deck boards on one and how did it work out. Trailer stays out in weather all the time. I carry feed, corn, seed, limbs, building materials and occasionally the sxs or a 4 wheeler on it. I floored another trailer with treated pine a few years ago and its getting soft already. I can cut some white oak to put on it but rather not if i dont have to.
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Posted on 2/20/20 at 2:55 pm to Theotherpikecounty
The spans might be too long for the structural strength of composite. I know the deck boards require then to be built on 1 foot centers vs 16 inch for regular wood.
Posted on 2/20/20 at 2:57 pm to PSU2LSU
That was one of my concerns. The trailer supports are 24 inches
Posted on 2/20/20 at 3:05 pm to Theotherpikecounty
likely wouldn't cost much to have someone weld on extra supports to get your 12" spacing.
This post was edited on 2/20/20 at 3:07 pm
Posted on 2/20/20 at 4:00 pm to Theotherpikecounty
composite boards are EXPENSIVE
Posted on 2/20/20 at 4:04 pm to Theotherpikecounty
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The trailer supports are 24 inches
Definitely not going to cover that distance. You will feel and see them deflect just walking on it. I went 12 inch centers on my front porch and stairs, I wouldn't go any more.
Posted on 2/20/20 at 6:27 pm to DMAN1968
Use the white oak is your best bet. Saw them 5/4 or 6/4.
Posted on 2/20/20 at 6:31 pm to Theotherpikecounty
weld a heavy duty steel mesh on it or install this stuff LINK
Posted on 2/20/20 at 6:49 pm to mack the knife
A carpenter that does high end work for me couldn’t just justify doing his own deck with it 
Posted on 2/20/20 at 7:15 pm to Theotherpikecounty
Composite is heavy and weak.
Redo with pine, and mop it with old motor oil a few times.
Do it twice a year and the wood will last as long as the trailer.
My 5x8 will be 25 years old this year. Original wood.
Redo with pine, and mop it with old motor oil a few times.
Do it twice a year and the wood will last as long as the trailer.
My 5x8 will be 25 years old this year. Original wood.
Posted on 2/21/20 at 5:15 am to X123F45
A good treatment, 1 gallon of roof tar and about 1 gallon of diesel mixed in a 5 gallon bucket. Paint that on. It will dry out over time. The diesel will open up the pours of the wood and the mixture will soak in. 
Diesel and oil is the next best thing.
Oh, it's best to do this before installing new wood on the decking. Come back and touch up were any bolts are installed.
Diesel and oil is the next best thing.
Oh, it's best to do this before installing new wood on the decking. Come back and touch up were any bolts are installed.
This post was edited on 2/21/20 at 5:17 am
Posted on 2/21/20 at 7:21 am to fishfighter
why not just replace with pressure treated wood?
Posted on 2/21/20 at 9:32 am to Tbooux
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why not just replace with pressure treated wood?
Will not last as long.
Even a good oil based stain applied yearly will outlast pressure treated lumber not treated.
No idea as to why
Posted on 2/21/20 at 4:51 pm to fishfighter
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Diesel and oil is the next best thing
paint with used oil from oil changes mixed with a lil diesel...works great...
some of those boards will outlast me...
Posted on 2/21/20 at 7:06 pm to X123F45
I disagree on longevity but whatever. Earl will make your trailer slick as oowl shite so congrasts on the broke arm can I sign your cast?
Posted on 2/21/20 at 8:26 pm to Tbooux
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why not just replace with pressure treated wood?
Because treated wood is crap on trailers for some reason. All the old timers have recommended White oak with some type of oil based product to coat it with. I have plenty trees and access to a mill. Was just looking for other options so i didnt have to cut a tree.
Treated pine is pretty slick when it gets that slime on it
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