RE: [bolger] using ash underwater
Howdy
I forgot, Trex is made with a thermoplastic. Which means that each
piece of wood in the matrix is encapsulated in plastic.
Good Luck
See Ya
Have Fun
Bruce
http://myweb.cableone.net/bcanderson/
I forgot, Trex is made with a thermoplastic. Which means that each
piece of wood in the matrix is encapsulated in plastic.
Good Luck
See Ya
Have Fun
Bruce
http://myweb.cableone.net/bcanderson/
Howdy
I am happy with the results. As part of the testing procedure to
determine the suitability of Trex for what I was doing, I left some
chunks in water for a while. Trex does become waterlogged, and will
sink. Does that mean that it won't work for skids? Beats me. :) I
know it doesn't like heat. :)
Seems pretty abrasion resistant though
Good Luck
See Ya
Have Fun
Bruce
http://myweb.cableone.net/bcanderson/
> -----Original Message-----I have used Trex for some applications that it was not intended for, and
> From: Hal Lynch [mailto:hal@...]
> Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2003 8:00 AM
> To:bolger@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [bolger] using ash underwater
>
> If the skids are not structural, for protection only, you might
> try Trex. Bends well, won't rot if the paint gets scrapped off.
I am happy with the results. As part of the testing procedure to
determine the suitability of Trex for what I was doing, I left some
chunks in water for a while. Trex does become waterlogged, and will
sink. Does that mean that it won't work for skids? Beats me. :) I
know it doesn't like heat. :)
Seems pretty abrasion resistant though
Good Luck
See Ya
Have Fun
Bruce
http://myweb.cableone.net/bcanderson/
Paul,
Howard
>Go to your local Home Depot,Reno-Depot etc... and pick up oneThat strikes me as being a good idea, although if the boat will be in salt water, the timber wouldn't rot. I'm not even sure about it rotting in fresh water if it's always immersed -- but someone else might know.
>plank of recycled plastic boards.
Howard
>If you need something stiff and hard (thus eliminating Cedar) IOr don't use ash, use "Trex" decking material. Recycled plastic,
>would say Teak. It that is too expensive, try Douglas Fir. Cheaper
>and almost rot-proof is the green treated lumber, but it is nasty to
>work with.
>
>Chuck
won't rot, quite slippery compared to wood..
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On Tuesday, May 6, 2003, at 07:45 AM, Paul McLellan wrote:
try Trex. Bends well, won't rot if the paint gets scrapped off.
hal
> Constructing Bolger's houseboat #481 and I am at the point where I amIf the skids are not structural, for protection only, you might
> ready to glue the bottom skids (2 layers of 3/4 x 2 1/2). I had
> planned to use ash wood for its' hardness but have recieved much
> conflicting information on the rotting speed.
try Trex. Bends well, won't rot if the paint gets scrapped off.
hal
Paul,
Go to your local Home Depot,Reno-Depot etc... and pick up one
plank of recycled plastic boards.These measure 1" X 6" X 12' and are
designed for use as decking stock.You could rip it length wise for
two 3" wide strips.Secure to bottom with lag bolts well bedded with
3M5200. Around here,each plank sells for about$20.00. They will not
rot,are not effected by extremes in temperature,most likely to slip
easily off the odd rock or beach landing and trailer.
That's my two cents for ya!
Sincerely,
Peter Lenihan,dodging rain drops all over the place,from along the
St.Lawrence......
Go to your local Home Depot,Reno-Depot etc... and pick up one
plank of recycled plastic boards.These measure 1" X 6" X 12' and are
designed for use as decking stock.You could rip it length wise for
two 3" wide strips.Secure to bottom with lag bolts well bedded with
3M5200. Around here,each plank sells for about$20.00. They will not
rot,are not effected by extremes in temperature,most likely to slip
easily off the odd rock or beach landing and trailer.
That's my two cents for ya!
Sincerely,
Peter Lenihan,dodging rain drops all over the place,from along the
St.Lawrence......
--- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, "Paul McLellan" <bysc@i...> wrote:
> Constructing Bolger's houseboat #481 and I am at the point where I
am
> ready to glue the bottom skids (2 layers of 3/4 x 2 1/2). I had
> planned to use ash wood for its' hardness but have recieved much
> conflicting information on the rotting speed. I also have lots of
> white pine and spruce to use. Could someone help me out on this
one.
> The construction of the houseboat is going well and it looks like
the
> bottom of the superbrick so do I get the cash. To my knowledge this
> is a prototype of this boat.
If you need something stiff and hard (thus eliminating Cedar) I would say Teak. It that is too expensive, try Douglas Fir. Cheaper and almost rot-proof is the green treated lumber, but it is nasty to work with.
Chuck
Chuck
----- Original Message -----
From: Paul McLellan
To:bolger@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2003 8:45 AM
Subject: [bolger] using ash underwater
Constructing Bolger's houseboat #481 and I am at the point where I am
ready to glue the bottom skids (2 layers of 3/4 x 2 1/2). I had
planned to use ash wood for its' hardness but have recieved much
conflicting information on the rotting speed. I also have lots of
white pine and spruce to use. Could someone help me out on this one.
The construction of the houseboat is going well and it looks like the
bottom of the superbrick so do I get the cash. To my knowledge this
is a prototype of this boat.
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Constructing Bolger's houseboat #481 and I am at the point where I am
ready to glue the bottom skids (2 layers of 3/4 x 2 1/2). I had
planned to use ash wood for its' hardness but have recieved much
conflicting information on the rotting speed. I also have lots of
white pine and spruce to use. Could someone help me out on this one.
The construction of the houseboat is going well and it looks like the
bottom of the superbrick so do I get the cash. To my knowledge this
is a prototype of this boat.
ready to glue the bottom skids (2 layers of 3/4 x 2 1/2). I had
planned to use ash wood for its' hardness but have recieved much
conflicting information on the rotting speed. I also have lots of
white pine and spruce to use. Could someone help me out on this one.
The construction of the houseboat is going well and it looks like the
bottom of the superbrick so do I get the cash. To my knowledge this
is a prototype of this boat.