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what type of wood is the best(also most cost effective) ie.. treated untreated, 2x10.2x12,etc
D.R. Cattle":253gt9ls said:Mine has 2X6 treated with some kind of black tar or something, so I put rubber mats in. Work to take them out and clean, but lasts longer than the steel in the trailer. I'm highly disappointed in steel for stock trailer. I'll only buy aluminum when this one rots out. Cow piss and caca are tough on steel.
TR":38bm20z8 said:I'm actually re-flooring in an old stock trailer right now, and I'm using treated 2X6's. Figured to just throw some mats in there for footing and cleaning ease, but am liking the diesal idea. Guess that would make it more "water" resistant?
Treated 2x10 boards running cross ways. You probably know that, but I know a guy that ran his long ways so it would save time on cutting. He finished quicker, but the animals would slip down more once they started peeing & pooing. Traction is'nt as good.oldrosy":1x0ic0xr said:what type of wood is the best(also most cost effective) ie.. treated untreated, 2x10.2x12,etc
jfont":15zfjgcm said:Treated 2x10 boards running cross ways. You probably know that, but I know a guy that ran his long ways so it would save time on cutting. He finished quicker, but the animals would slip down more once they started peeing & pooing. Traction is'nt as good.oldrosy":15zfjgcm said:what type of wood is the best(also most cost effective) ie.. treated untreated, 2x10.2x12,etc
With treated boards these days it's a good idea to spray a coat of thompson's water seal once a year to help keep them in shape. Spraying the floor down with diesel sounds like a good idea too. Not just for the floor, but the metal around it.
No, you don't want too thight of a fit. Traps moisture in the groove and will rot faster. Putting the boards in regular is the best way in my opinion. A small crack between the boards will allow drainage and they wont hold moisture between them. I wouldn't space cracks on a new floor, as the lumber ages it will do it on it's on.Anonymous":1z3mm4zy said:do you also cut tounge and groove for the joints