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#51

07-13-2011, 04:41 PM

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use good wood but only replace what needs to be replaced....do the other parts of the deck as they break or as you get the funds. just my .02.

I needed to replace the entire deck. I purchased some real solid wood called African Sapele (mohagony). Now I need to figure out how to weather seal it. I wanna try to avoid Thompsons as I haven't read any good reviews of their products. Can anyone tell me what they use on their decks?

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07-13-2011, 04:43 PM

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in NewZealand a reconised timber to use is poplar it is strong with give in it ,was also used on tippers as did not split or break with weight dropped on it .my.03.

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07-13-2011, 05:28 PM

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On my utility trailer I use Thompsons of course it doesn't get near the use. My grand father in-law uses used motor oil on his gooseneck and equipment trailer he is just retreating.

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07-14-2011, 01:01 PM

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The lumber yard where I purchased the lumber suggested I use Marine Spar Varnish. Any opinions?

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07-14-2011, 01:02 PM

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Also, has anyone purchased any tarps from Mytee Products Inc?

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07-14-2011, 01:16 PM

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I wish I could use "Yella Pine". It's super cheap everywhere and that price that you just mentioned is very cheap if the lumber is over 2 inches thick. Where is this lumber located?

I am sorry that I missed your post earlier. I found it at a mill in GA. If you are still interested let me know and I will see if I can find the name.

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07-14-2011, 01:37 PM

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I am sorry that I missed your post earlier. I found it at a mill in GA. If you are still interested let me know and I will see if I can find the name.

Thanks Gman. I already purchased the African Sapele. It's definitely harder than apitong. I would recommend this Sapele or African mahogany to anyone. Poplar who?? lol

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07-14-2011, 04:44 PM

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i think if you put any paint etc on the timber it only looks worse after wear and tear , unless it just a show piece and not there to make you money

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07-14-2011, 11:52 PM

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Thanks Gman. I already purchased the African Sapele. It's definitely harder than apitong. I would recommend this Sapele or African mahogany to anyone. Poplar who?? lol

I was thinking about using the yellow pine on my trailer for the difference in price, but I sometimes haul excavators and other machinery with tracks. I was informed that it would be better to go with a harder wood because track would chew up the pine. So, I may look into the African Sapele if it is cheaper than Apitong. What did you have to pay for it?