Flooring

When replacing flooring on a trailer, one should evaluate the remaining usable life of the trailer as a whole. If the trailer has more than 60% usable life remaining, replacing major items such as flooring, axles, etc could be justifiable. With regard to which dimension to be used, you should determine the expense of the tow sizes of material as well as the additional time and material (screws) needed to cover the area.

Another key factor in deciding which size to use is the width of the material. A rule of thumb to follow is, the wider the board the more tendency to cup and/or shrink. If you are in an area with high temperatures, wider boards will move more and narrower boards will perform better in the long run.
Best regards,

OHC

W.R. "Bill" Schaffer
Vice President Sales