Posted 2006-06-10 10:20 AM (#42820) Subject: Steel Trailer Lining?
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Posts: 70 Location: Cold Spring, KY
I want to pull the plywood lining out of my steel trailer and replace it with something that will protect the inside of the walls but not hold or absorb water. I got some samples from Rumber last year and they sent a sample of a product that was 3/8" thick and came in 4 x 8 sheets, but none of their listed dealers carry it, plus it sounds like the thinner stuff they do carry is pretty pricey ($95/sheet - ouch). Any other ideas out there? Thanks
Posted 2006-06-10 9:13 PM (#42847 - in reply to #42820) Subject: RE: Steel Trailer Lining?
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Originally written by grayland on 2006-06-10 10:20 AM
I want to pull the plywood lining out of my steel trailer and replace it with something that will protect the inside of the walls but not hold or absorb water. I got some samples from Rumber last year and they sent a sample of a product that was 3/8" thick and came in 4 x 8 sheets, but none of their listed dealers carry it, plus it sounds like the thinner stuff they do carry is pretty pricey ($95/sheet - ouch). Any other ideas out there? Thanks
Marine ply, but that is probably even more expensive.
How many sheets ?
Given the labor that you'll be putting in and how long it SHOULD last, does the cost of the material matter THAT much ?
Posted 2006-06-11 8:30 PM (#42875 - in reply to #42820) Subject: RE: Steel Trailer Lining?
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Posts: 70 Location: Cold Spring, KY
Never gave marine plywood a thought. Pressure treated is out, due to reaction with steel. I've never had much experience with marine plywood. Will check into it. As far as cost, you're right - if it does the job, then it's worth the money - I just hate to spend anymore than I have to - I can always think of ways to spend my "extra" money - vet bills, farrier, horse dentist, etc., etc. :-).
Steel Trailer Lining?
