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Title: Boarding out a trailer.
Post by sirchris666 on Jul 24^th, 2004, 11:05pm

Hi, can anybody recommend the best type of wood or ply wood to board out a trailer.
The trailer is kept outside in all weathers, so what would you suggest I treat the wood with?
Regards,
Chris. 8)

Title: Re: Boarding out a trailer.
Post by woodsmith on Jul 25^th, 2004, 9:28am

Ply, paint and a tarpaulin ;)

Title: Re: Boarding out a trailer.
Post by thermo on Aug 6^th, 2004, 11:05am

use wbp ply or marine ply as it will last the weather better and seal all the edges before you put it in place

Title: Re: Boarding out a trailer.
Post by jasonB on Aug 6^th, 2004, 6:07pm

You can get special boards for panelling vehicles which have a phenol face making them durable and water resistant. James Lathams did them a few years ago and probably still do, They went by the name of "Truckdeck"

Jason

Title: Re: Boarding out a trailer.
Post by sirchris666 on Aug 6^th, 2004, 10:49pm

wrote on Aug 6^th, 2004, 11:05am:

use wbp ply or marine ply as it will last the weather better and seal all the edges before you put it in place

Thanks for the advice Thermo. Would you suggest I seal the edges with exterior varnish?

Chris.