[RookieBoy]

I'm going to re-carpet the bunks on the trailer. I figure to do the job right, I'll replace the boards and bolts too.

Question #1; what type of wood is used for the bunk boards and what size? I know the length.

Question #2; do you seal the wood with a marine varnish prior to carpeting the boards? Or is that making the job much more difficult than it has to be?

I already have the carpet and staple gun. All I need is some wood.

I don't want to use Ned02's style of installation though. I don't need to be upside the head while installing the boards.

 

[RookieBoy]

oops

That's knocked upside the head while installing the boards.

 

[ned02]

Thanks for reminding me SKIPPER. I used fiberglass resin to coat mine. Very potent stuff though, I was buzzed for two days after doing it! I also used pine 2x6 boards.

 

[Chris Love]

Matt I think that it would be best for pressure treated wood. It would be the green wood at the depot or lowe's. I've never done the replacement but if I were I would use it. Also I would put some glue on the back of the carpet for added security. Chris

 

[Guest]

bunk boards

use pressure treated green board 2x4,dont need to treat it it will last for years.

 

[ned02]

Matt I did use pressure treated wood on Del's advice but no glue I stuck the carpet on while the resin was still wet and it stuck like glue.

 

[podilla]

EPA has change the regs on pressure treated lumber! I think I would opt for clear redwood. I have a 23 year old redwood hot tub that is still in good shape!....... I think I may go out for a soak! 8)