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What wood for trailer floor?

Postby stretch on Mon Aug 29, 2016 3:03 pm

Need some advice on what type of wood to use on a trailer floor that will be exposed to the elements. Was thinking marine ply but will be too slippery. Any ideas?
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Re: What wood for trailer floor?

Postby robbie on Mon Aug 29, 2016 3:17 pm

Phenolic Resin Plywood this is the best stuff if not treated timber
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Re: What wood for trailer floor?

Postby stretch on Mon Aug 29, 2016 3:53 pm

Cheers mate I'll have a look.
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Re: What wood for trailer floor?

Postby frontster on Mon Aug 29, 2016 5:09 pm

I'm with robbie, used phenolic ply on my trailer floor and sides. Nine years and still looking good.
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Re: What wood for trailer floor?

Postby gregster on Thu Sep 01, 2016 8:31 am

I have a load of that stuff that looks like chipboard, but its made of plastic chips sooner than wood, so its weather proof...Good stuff...Cant remember what its called though...Gonna redo my trailer with it and chequer plate...
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Re: What wood for trailer floor?

Postby Spikey on Thu Sep 01, 2016 4:48 pm

gregster wrote:I have a load of that stuff that looks like chipboard, but its made of plastic chips sooner than wood,*snip*.


Sounds like Spokbord http://www.solwayrecycling.co.uk/agricultural/stokbord/18mm-plastic-sheet
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Re: What wood for trailer floor?

Postby gregster on Thu Sep 01, 2016 6:39 pm

Yeah I think thats the stuff...
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Re: What wood for trailer floor?

Postby Fatbaz on Thu Sep 01, 2016 10:51 pm

There is also omniboard which is synthetic, it's construction is a square section honeycomb sandwiched between 2 sheets. Tough as old bots and light weight and welded if needs be.
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