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by **EPGregg** » Fri Jul 25, 2008 9:55 am

I'm about to start my floor/bottom and before I make my first cut I thought I'd ask if anyone has ever used two pieces of plywood 4'X8' and 1'X8' rather than two pieces 4'X5' (actually 48"X59" since I'll have an insulated wall with the 1/2" exterior plywood sitting on the trailer frame).

I got some nice looking/reasonably priced 1/2" paint grade maple plywood that will be the floor. I plan to seal it with CPES and probably cover that with polyurethane or some other finish.

I plan on building a sandwich floor using a 2"X2" frame under the 1/2" ply and 2"X4" under the plywood joint. I might even seal the joint with fiberglass before I seal everything with asphalt emulsion, insulation ans 1/4" plywood for the "roadside".

by **planovet** » Fri Jul 25, 2008 10:29 am

I don't see why not. You are going to have a seam either way, I don't think it matters if it is lengthwise or widthwise. Sounds like you are going to brace it and seal it well enough. I'd go with the wood you have on hand.

by **madjack** » Fri Jul 25, 2008 5:07 pm

Yep, with a sandwich floor and the method you describe, you should be fine...especially if you epoxy it all together.....
madjack

by **KDOG** » Sun Jul 27, 2008 5:34 pm

Can I ask what CPES is?

by **EPGregg** » Sun Jul 27, 2008 5:41 pm

Clear Penetrating Epoxy Sealer. I found out about it here. I'm using it to seal the plywood etc.

It's about the consistency of diesel fuel, not exactly cheap, and is available from the Rot Doctor.

I have an overwhelming compulsion to seal the bejesus out of my build.....

by **mikeschn** » Sun Jul 27, 2008 5:44 pm

Yep Gregg,

That sounds fine... where you have the joint planned.

The CPES sounds fine too. I'm just now reaching the point where I am ready for CPES again...

Mike...

by **EPGregg** » Sun Jul 27, 2008 6:02 pm

Kdog. here's a before and after the CPES Sealcoat. I just did it about an hour ago.

Jack and Mike, thanks for the confirmation and all the Help!!

by **mikeschn** » Sun Jul 27, 2008 6:15 pm

Awsome looking... can't wait till mine looks like that!!!

You did that in the garage? You must be feeling pretty high right now!

Mike...

by **EPGregg** » Sun Jul 27, 2008 6:47 pm

The good and bad thing about Estes Park is the wind. The air is always moving.

I had a pretty good breeze going through, but it does have a bit of an odor....

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5X8 floor with joint on the 8' side?

5X8 floor with joint on the 8' side?

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