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GrillN 07-06-2011 05:03 AM
According to the Janka hardness scale, ASH is stronger than Apitong.

Ash- 1320 pounds of force
Apitong- 1270 pounds of force

What do you guys think? Anyone using Ash on their trailer(s)?

Orangetxguy 07-06-2011 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by GrillN (Post 499794)
Thanks for your info. You don't think the marine plywood will flat out break/snap when 40K+ lbs rolls over it?

Not if you over lay it across a "pine board" repaired deck. But then again.......If I was repairing a deck, I would just bite the bullet and get it done with the right material. I prefer an aluminum deck with apitong strips in it.

GrillN 07-06-2011 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Orangetxguy (Post 499800)
Not if you over lay it across a "pine board" repaired deck. But then again.......If I was repairing a deck, I would just bite the bullet and get it done with the right material. I prefer an aluminum deck with apitong strips in it.
Who wouldn't prefer aluminum, but if I can't afford apitong there's no way I can afford aluminum. I think I will go with 1 1/2 or 2 inch ash. It cost a few hundred more than pine and half the price of apitong. And according to the Janka Hardness scale, its stronger than apitong.

GPC 07-07-2011 01:49 AM
My boss just bought a 2006 53' Landoll yesterday that is getting a new deck and they are going to use hickory. It will be the first trailier we have with hickory boards. So I reckon will see how that works.

GrillN 07-07-2011 10:57 PM
I guess I won't be using Ash after all. When I called today to place the order, they said that they couldn't sell me the quantity that I need at the sale price. But they did try to offer me another more expensive wood! Lumber sales people are sharks just like car salesmen. Lol! So now I'm pretty much stuck with pine (sucks!). I don't know what else to do, I feel like I've exhausted all my options. Anyone have any ideas before I purchase the pine? Thanks

rank 07-08-2011 12:50 AM
Are you talking to lumber mills or the Home Depot? I agree with the tree guy. Can you get a load into an area where they have cheap lumber and get the lumber form them?

classictruckman 07-08-2011 01:16 AM
If you don't like pine then stay away from poplar.

GrillN 07-08-2011 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by rank (Post 499851)
Are you talking to lumber mills or the Home Depot? I agree with the tree guy. Can you get a load into an area where they have cheap lumber and get the lumber form them?
I can't load the trailer anywhere unless I'm planning on putting the load directly on top of the bare crossmembers.

GrillN 07-09-2011 06:20 PM
Got a guy down here selling me 2 inch PT lumber. A little green in color after treatment. What do you think?

GrillN 07-10-2011 03:54 AM
Also went to see some #2 SYP. Looked really good, no big knots but doesn't come treated. Sales guy told me it was for indoor use. PT pine was bad, all cracked and huge holes. Boy I wish we had some solid hardwoods down here at a reasonable price.


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