Wood to re-deck a Stepdeck

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#61

07-15-2011, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by mitchno1

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

Thanks but theres no way that I would paint the lumber on the deck..

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07-15-2011, 01:03 PM

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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?

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07-17-2011, 11:07 AM

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Any suggestions on what I should use to seal the lumber? Looking for something good and non-slippery.

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07-18-2011, 01:58 AM

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I guess the reason people are not using wood alternatives like composite is cuz you may have to nail some things down?

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07-18-2011, 10:37 AM

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I guess the reason people are not using wood alternatives like composite is cuz you may have to nail some things down?

I couldn't find any good prices on composite down here.

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07-19-2011, 12:59 AM

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will boiled linseed oil work as a sealant on the lumber?

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07-20-2011, 10:40 AM

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#68

07-22-2011, 12:37 AM

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BTW, I was just contracted by a major lumber supplier to haul and sell Tauri aka Brazilian Oak to the entire trucking industry. As soon as I have the numbers, I'll let everyone know. Keep in mind it's actually harder than apitong. If you're looking for wood for your trailer, please keep me in mind. Thanks