new trailer deck, what to treat wood with?

[sucmah]

I am replacing the 2x6 deck on my car hauler. What is the best wood treatment to use on the new boards to get long life out of them? I have heard bad things about pressure treated wood on trailer decks. ANy input appreciated.

 

[Not Jobless]

I don't think my wood decking had anything on it. It's still holding tough after years of use.

 

[skrause]

I have heard bad things about pressure treated wood on trailer decks.

:corn: Bad things from the people who are jealous that our decks last 20 years with zero maintenance? :fawkdancesmiley:

 

[tj40ounce]

I read on pbb the other day about using diesel mixed with used motor oil.... check the towrig forum

 

[GRNTACO]

I have heard bad things about pressure treated wood on trailer decks. ANy input appreciated.

I would love to hear this one......:corn:

 

[Not Jobless]

I read on pbb the other day about using diesel mixed with used motor oil.... check the towrig forum

Yeah...that sounds great

 

[tj40ounce]

Yeah...that sounds great

Must be a Texas thing... :eeek:

 

[tj40ounce]

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=578092

"100% EPA approved used motor oil works."

 

[skrause]

I read on pbb the other day about using diesel mixed with used motor oil.... check the towrig forum

Mabye for the steel frame, but unless you want to go slip-sliding across the deck whenever it rains... :haha:

 

[skrause]

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=578092

"100% EPA approved used motor oil works."

Location: The South






:haha:

 

[GRNTACO]

If it's on Pirate then it must be good.

 

[Nuzzy]

If it's on Pirate then it must be good.

Well DUH!!

 

[sucmah]

Ok, i got alot of usless dribble and a few decent replys, i guess i will try the pressure treated.

Thanks,

 

[cheesemaker]

I used pressure treated wood on a trailer we have, and for 15 years the wood is in good condition!

Another option would be to use what they call Trex! It's decking material, is backed by a 25 year warranty! It's a plastic and recycled wood product! Doesn't shrink or swell with the weather!
http://www.trex.com/default1.asp

 

[tj40ounce]

If it's on Pirate then it must be good.

If it is on NW Wheelers, does that make it better? :fawkdancesmiley:

edit: for the record, I didn't say I did it, just found it "interesting" what some people are ok with doing..... I prefer pressure treat personally.

 

[no excuses]

Ok, i got alot of usless dribble and a few decent replys, i guess i will try the pressure treated.

Thanks,

that is what I would use, the pressure treated not the usless dribble :redneck:

 

[Long&Low]

Actually oiling wood IS a good preservative.

And you could prolly use something like Thompsons water seal, ya know that stuff they use for woods decks.

 

[TreeClimber]

I am replacing the 2x6 deck on my car hauler. What is the best wood treatment to use on the new boards to get long life out of them? I have heard bad things about pressure treated wood on trailer decks. ANy input appreciated.

My pressure treated wood is 13 years old, and holding up fine (from a rotting perspective). Don't think I'd go with any lesser quality of wood. Although, I have been mulling over that newer style of plastic wood decking - you know the stuff that McDonalds and Parks depts use to make picnic benches.

 

[Jay W]

I wonder if the man made decking is strong enough for the heavy loads of a trailer. Seems like the plastic would bow easier without more supports underneath.

 

[skrause]

My pressure treated wood is 13 years old, and holding up fine (from a rotting perspective). Don't think I'd go with any lesser quality of wood. Although, I have been mulling over that newer style of plastic wood decking - you know the stuff that McDonalds and Parks depts use to make picnic benches.

I hear the stuff that incorporates wood fibers in it grows mushrooms pretty well.