Decking material
- Thread starter Ed L.
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Ed,
I have not used it but keep in mind the weight factor. 6.27 lbs per square foot of this compared to 1.4 lbs for 1/2 ply; 1.72lbs. for 5/8 ply; and 2.22 lbs for 3/4 ply. Can't imagine you would need anything more than 5/8 thick if even that. You would of course, have to add the weight for the carpet or vinyl.
(weights are average typical) I also did not check different choices (thickness) of available composite. I just know the strength to weight ratio is poor compared to wood or plywood.
One of my first boats (1974 vintage) had a true cedar plywood substrate under the vinyl. Made for a relatively lightweight flooring material.
I have not used it but keep in mind the weight factor. 6.27 lbs per square foot of this compared to 1.4 lbs for 1/2 ply; 1.72lbs. for 5/8 ply; and 2.22 lbs for 3/4 ply. Can't imagine you would need anything more than 5/8 thick if even that. You would of course, have to add the weight for the carpet or vinyl.
(weights are average typical) I also did not check different choices (thickness) of available composite. I just know the strength to weight ratio is poor compared to wood or plywood.
One of my first boats (1974 vintage) had a true cedar plywood substrate under the vinyl. Made for a relatively lightweight flooring material.
Thanks Dave. That's the stuff I'm eyeing (although from the Lowes site and there is no weight called out). I see on the Menards site it's 21+lbs per 8' board Your probably right about weight. 9 boards across at 21lbs a board is over 200lbs. And then there is a casting deck. 5/8 ply is between 50 and 60 lbs for a 4'x8' sheet. I don't believe carpet and glue would add 100lbs.So it's most likely way to heavy for my application.
