Trailer Decking Finishing

Biggd · 03-27-2019, 09:29 AM

I would use PT plywood. If your trailer is aluminum you could always put a barrier between the frame and the plywood. If you know anyone that has any extra Ice and water shield lying around you could cut strips of that and stick it to the frame before mounting the plywood.
I've done this with decking. I put strips on the floor joists before putting down the decking. It keeps the tops of the floor joists from rotting because of water being trapped between the joists and the decking. It also prevents squeaks.
That Ice and water shield is like Franks Red Hot, I put that ***** on everything!

DickR · 03-27-2019, 11:19 AM

Ditto on Biggd's suggestion to use PT plywood with strips of peel & stick rubber between the PT and frame. When my aluminum frame dock was installed, that stuff was put between the PT posts and the frame. I do have some of that stuff left over from the house project you can have. PM me if interested.

MAXUM · 03-27-2019, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Biggd

I would use PT plywood. If your trailer is aluminum you could always put a barrier between the frame and the plywood. If you know anyone that has any extra Ice and water shield lying around you could cut strips of that and stick it to the frame before mounting the plywood.
I've done this with decking. I put strips on the floor joists before putting down the decking. It keeps the tops of the floor joists from rotting because of water being trapped between the joists and the decking. It also prevents squeaks.
That Ice and water shield is like Franks Red Hot, I put that ***** on everything!

Maybe if you treat the plywood with Franks Red Hot - will it melt any snow that falls on it?

Biggd · 03-27-2019, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by MAXUM

Maybe if you treat the plywood with Franks Red Hot - will it melt any snow that falls on it?

Three of the best inventions in home improvement have been silicone, spray foam, and Ice & water shield.
Maybe we can add Franks Red Hot?

MAXUM · 03-27-2019, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Biggd

Three of the best inventions in home improvement have been silicone, spray foam, and Ice & water shield.
Maybe we can add Franks Red Hot?

You cannot possibly leave out deck\drywall screws or bungie cords from that list!

Biggd · 03-27-2019, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by MAXUM

You cannot possibly leave out deck\drywall screws or bungie cords from that list!

I don't like bungie cords. I've seen too many people get injured with them. I will agree on the deck screws.

03-27-2019, 09:29 AM	#1
Biggd Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Waltham Ma./Meredith NH Posts: 4,247 Thanks: 2,297 Thanked 1,226 Times in 784 Posts	I would use PT plywood. If your trailer is aluminum you could always put a barrier between the frame and the plywood. If you know anyone that has any extra Ice and water shield lying around you could cut strips of that and stick it to the frame before mounting the plywood. I've done this with decking. I put strips on the floor joists before putting down the decking. It keeps the tops of the floor joists from rotting because of water being trapped between the joists and the decking. It also prevents squeaks. That Ice and water shield is like Franks Red Hot, I put that ***** on everything!

03-27-2019, 11:19 AM	#2
DickR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 757 Thanks: 4 Thanked 259 Times in 171 Posts	Ditto on Biggd's suggestion to use PT plywood with strips of peel & stick rubber between the PT and frame. When my aluminum frame dock was installed, that stuff was put between the PT posts and the frame. I do have some of that stuff left over from the house project you can have. PM me if interested.

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