trex decking for stringers?

[jaingo]

anyone ever thought of or tried this just curious if its even possible

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: trex decking for stringers?

Yep it's been discussed, investigated and discarded. The material when used in a vertical configuration, does not have the structural integrity required for boat stringers. And, in addition, resin does not adhere to it.

 

[jigngrub]

Re: trex decking for stringers?

If you're looking for a boat building material that won't rot, take a look at CCA pressure treated plywood:

3/4" Marine Treated Decking

A marine grade plywood that won't rot, how cool is that?

 

[Scott Danforth]

Re: trex decking for stringers?

Welcome aboard.

most of the composite decking material is HDPE, and not much adheres to it, and it will not support a load for very long before it deforms

It makes a marginal decking material, a great skid material for ice shanties, a great surface for cleaning fish, and a poor structural anything material.

What are we trying to repair? we assume stringers by the question, however type of boat, ect.?

 

[old islander]

Re: trex decking for stringers?

NO strength in trex at all. This would be a very poor choice for anything structural in a boat or anywhere else. It is only good for decks...and if you look up all the class action law suites against it, it's even marginal for that.

 

[benjh1028]

Re: trex decking for stringers?

I went all composite and here's what I used:

Stringers - Nidabond Pourable Compound: Nidabond Transom Compound | Burnside Fiberglass Marine Supply

Deck - Coosa Bluewater 1/2" - Coosa Composites, LLC - Manufacture of high-density, fiberglass-reinforced polyurethane foam panels

A bit more expensive than wood, but not extreme as you use less fiberglass/resin.