Need to replace bunks and have a few questions.

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tractoman

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I have a painted steel trailer. I need to replace the bunks which are 2x6x8. Should I use PT lumber or not? Should I use galvanized hardware or stainless to attach bunks? It will be carriage bolts. I will glue and staple or use galvanized roofing nails for the carpet. If I staple should I use monel or stainless? Don't want to get corrosion on this stuff and redo it in a year or so.
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Re: Need to replace bunks and have a few questions.

Use regular lumber such as poplar or douglas fir. I used some oak I had laying around. I also used stainless steel bolts and staples. BTW use a good grade of outdoor carpet. I countersunk the carriage bolts so they would not protrude above the bunks and wear through the carpet.

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Re: Need to replace bunks and have a few questions.

No need for roofing nails. Just use SS or Monel staples (either will be fine) and decent grade outdoor carpet from Lowe's, Home Depot, etc. I used PT wood when I did mine a few weeks ago. I also applied carpet glue before I stapled it, but the glue is necessary or required, I just had it on-hand. I also counter-sunk the bolt heads as well. I used SS hardware, but galvanized will be fine. You won't need to redo anything in a year regardless of how you re-do it. Now after 8-10 years, you'll probably see a difference between low-grade vs high-grade carpet, and SS staples vs regular steel.
 
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Re: Need to replace bunks and have a few questions.

use pt pine and galvanized hardware... I used carpet glue and galvanized staples unless you are in salt water the carpet will likely wear out before the staples rust away
 
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Re: Need to replace bunks and have a few questions.

haulnazz15 said:
No need for roofing nails. Just use SS or Monel staples (either will be fine) and decent grade outdoor carpet from Lowe's, Home Depot, etc. I used PT wood when I did mine a few weeks ago. I also applied carpet glue before I stapled it, but the glue is necessary or required, I just had it on-hand. I also counter-sunk the bolt heads as well. I used SS hardware, but galvanized will be fine. You won't need to redo anything in a year regardless of how you re-do it. Now after 8-10 years, you'll probably see a difference between low-grade vs high-grade carpet, and SS staples vs regular steel.
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