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  1. 03-23-2019, 11:43 AM #1
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    Trailer Wood

    I have a 5x10 steel utility trailer that needs its wood plank floor replaced. What type of wood planks should i use? Don't think normal treated lumber would be best cause of a reaction to steel frame? What do you guys think?
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    #2 03-23-2019, 11:58 AM
    I might use SYP because it's cheapest.
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    #3 03-23-2019, 03:59 PM
    You can find oak at a local sawmill but when I did my utility trailer two years ago I just used SYP. Only been two years but it is good so far.
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    #4 03-23-2019, 05:46 PM
    What is SYP?
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    #5 03-23-2019, 06:53 PM
    Southern Yellow Pine. Basically, just framing lumber.
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    #6 03-23-2019, 09:39 PM
    You can cut some strips of bituethane (Ice & Water Shield or self-adhesive window flash membrane) and stick it to the steel to isolate it. I'd use 5/4" treated decking or 1" green oak planks if the crossmembers are 24" or closer.
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    #7 03-24-2019, 05:24 AM
    Spray on Plastic Dip applied to trailer frame. Two coats. KDAT wood.
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    #8 03-24-2019, 06:13 AM
    I did mine with the plastic deck planks from Lowes. Love it
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    #9 03-24-2019, 09:37 AM
    Thanks for the ideas everyone.
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    #10 03-30-2019, 08:16 PM
    Ordered 11 2x8 MSR SYP planks today from Menards. Should be here in a week, then the fun begins.
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