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I'm not familiar with Trex per se but most synthetic deck boards require more frequent bracing because they are not as strong as the wood usually used in a trailer.  They are also more expensive than regular flooring and you will be adding weight if you add the plywood.  As one who recently replaced a deck with plywood under the decking, I can tell you it not only does not discourage rot, it encourages it, even with synthetic wood decking.

 

You could talk to Brenderup about their flooring which seems to be a kind of plywood.  Also, if I had the money, I would go for the rumbar (sp?) rubber floor planks.  If your trailer is on the new side, it might be worth it because it would take care of rot pretty much forever (at least as advertised).

 

Dyane

----- Original Message -----

From: Jannelle Wilde & Adam Falk

To: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Sent: Monday, May 28, 2007 11:01 AM

Subject: [RC] Replacing Trailer floor boards

We are replacing our trailer floor boards and would like to avoid rot in the future.  Has anyone used Trex or other synthetic boards in a trailer?  (We DO have mats so slippery won?t be an issue.)  We were thinking Trex with T&G marine plywood over it for added stability.  There are a few beams across the span and then strapping the length for added strength.  Any thoughts or suggestions?  (Yes, and I do know what I?m getting myself into by leaving the question that open on RC!)

 

Thanks!

 

Jannelle

 

 

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