What kind of wood is used for horse trailers?

Wood Floor: Most wood floors in new trailers are pressure treated 2×6′ southern pine wood planks. Pine does not warp over time such as oak and is a lighter weight.

What kind of wood do you use for a stock trailer floor?

In the open-top and livestock trailer industries, the most common decking options are southern yellow pine (treated and untreated), rough oak and Douglas fir.

What is the best material for a trailer floor?

Vinyl rolls are our top pick for trailer flooring. Why? Flooring rolls that are made of 100% premium grade polyvinyl, a.k.a. PVC, are perfect for a trailer floor.

How thick should a horse trailer floor be?

You need the 18mm thickness better 25mmm. Never use marine ply it is very slippery and degrades quite quickly with horse urine.

How long do wood floors last in a horse trailer?

If you are careful to sweep out the manure and bedding after using the trailer, a wooden floor will last many years. I have a 16 foot stock trailer that we have used to haul cattle with for about 25 years, and the floor is still in good shape.

Can you use plywood for horse trailer?

Plywood doesn’t do well when it tends to get wet and especially if it stays wet. I think you would be replacing it again soon. One of the reasons for a plank floor from what I’m told is any moisture in the horse area can drain out and the boards will dry and deteriorate less. Plywood would not allow for the drainage.

How do you protect a wooden floor trailer?

Apply polyurethane wood varnish to seal and protect the floorboards from cracking, warping and drying. Evenly varnish the wood with a painter’s rag or foam applicator brush. Allow it to cure overnight, then sand the coat with the 280-grit sponge.

What type of plywood is used for trailer floors?

If you are going to use plywood for that, I’d recommend a ‘marine’ grade ply. Personally, I’d use planking, 2x material like oak or redwood. 1x Ipe ( ironwood ) might work, depending on spans. With planking, you will not need to paint.

What is the best wood for a flatbed truck?

The answer is Apitong also known as Keruing. Apitong / Keruing is used by all major flatbed trailer manufactures like Great Dane, Fontaine, Wilson, Transcraft, MAC, Wabash, Doonan Specialized Trailer, XL-Specialized and more. They are the professionals and they know what is best. They all choose Apitong / Keruing.

Is Cedar good for trailer decking?

Description: Western Red Cedar is popular for decking, siding and paneling applications. It is not a good industrial wood despite its natural durability. It is too soft for any reasonable application in the truck and trailer industry.

Is Red Oak good for trailer decking?

One wood commonly used for LTF is Red Oak. Red Oak is a more durable option than Douglas Fir, but still is not necessarily the best wood for trailer decking. Red Oak wood has a hardness of 1,290 pounds, a strength of 14,300 psi and a stiffness of about 1,850 1000 psi.

How do you measure a horse trailer floor?

Use a screwdriver or a dull knife to check the integrity of the trailer floor: If the tip of the tool sinks into any of the floor’s wooden boards, they need to be replaced. Be especially thorough around the edge of the floor, where rot is most likely to begin.

Are all Featherlite Trailers aluminum?

As many loyal Featherlite owners can attest to, Featherlite trailers are built for the long haul. Manufactured with an all-aluminum body that is tough and lighter weight all at once, Featherlite is a name you can rely on.

How much does Rumber flooring cost?

Depending on trailer length and the number of boards, easy-to-install, low-cost kits range from $750 to $22,500 per trailer. Visit rumber.com or call 1-877-786-2371 for more information.