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    I have a 5x10 trailer. It currently has plywood on the sides, 2' tall. It's delaminating. Time to replace it. Has anyone used advantech or similar flooring and siding for something like this? How long does it last outside?
    I really don't want to use plywood again, just to have it delaminate.

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    Currently it sits outside, with a tarp over the top. Sides are exposed. This fall we are adding a lean-too, the trailer will sit under it.
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    PT plywood treated with a quality water sealing product is about as inexpensive as you can get. Adding a top rail would give it strength and protect the edge of the plywood. Good luck.
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    Advantek has a 3/4" sheet called drygaurd specific for flooring and subfloor. Will hold up pretty good.

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    I wonder if anyone is trying the Advantek for pontoon boat decking? The hard thing is not comparing it to the images of water damaged OSB. Looking at comparison test between "off the rack" OSB, Standard (non-pressure treated), AdvanTek, and Georgia Pacific's Plytanium. Checking for moisture absorption, warping, etc., the AdvanTek was tops. I haven't seen similar comparisons with PT Plywood but AdvanTek is being used by high end home builders for flooring. Price-wise and weight-wise the two are comparable. I haven't seen any results or reviews of anyone using it on any exterior projects, but I would like to. Thank you Joekiller for introducing a quality and cost effective alternative.
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    I've been leaning towards advantech, or something similar.
    I talked to a co-worker yesterday about using this. He said he's had some laying outside for 5+ years now, on the ground, it still looks good to him.
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    Why not use some PT 2x8's or some 5/4 decking boards ??
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    Weight is an issue. The trailer axle is only rated at 2000#. At the moment, tongue weight also. My tow vehicle is a fwd escape, until this fall. A short wheelbase and alot of tongue weight is not a good combination. Which was my mistake, for buying that vehicle. I was looking at the ratings only, didn't pay attention to wheelbase. It's rated at 350# tongue weight - 3500# towing.
    The boat has 180# tongue, weighs 1800#. That escape has issues getting traction to move.
    Money another issue.
    Using 2x8 or 5/4 boards, I now need to build a frame to mount them too. The sides on the original trailer are only 7-8" tall.
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    I installed 1" thick x 14" wide pine boards on my trailer 10 years ago,they still in good shape.I have a small band mill and can cut up to 20" wide boards,so the sky would be the limit.Ive cut many species of wood,for several different applications,as long as you keep the wood off the ground,nearly any species of wood will work for trailer sides.
    Contrary to belief,oak will not resist decay any better than pine if you lay each on the ground,both will rot at nearly the same rate.In you application,I would stay away from oak,you don't need tensile strength,and you don't need added weight.IMHO,I would use pine,and if you wanted,apply some water seal for peace of mind.

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    We have an Overhead Garage door shop that has sections out back that are damaged. they haul them off about every 3 months. You might luck out and get some free

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    Interesting idea, thank you.
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