Good morning,
After searching through many of the forum threads on replacing pontoon decks, I am still confused about the best material to use.
I have purchased Wolmanized pressure treated 3/4" plywood and currently have it stacked on edge with space between the sheets with a window fan circulating air betweeen the sheets. When it is dry to the touch, I plan on coating all surfaces with two coats of Behr Plus 10 Oil Based Primer Sealer No. 94. I also plan on sealing all fastener holes with a good sealant.
My bride insists that we install a good marine carpet on top of the deck.
My questions for all you good buddies are:
Is this a viable way to create a deck with lasting structural integrity?
Will the treated plywood chemicals react with the aluminium to the point that the structural integrity of the vessel may be compromised?
Is there a suitable carpet adhesive that I could use under the above conditions?
What would you recommend for a sealant to seal the fastener holes?
Should I consider returning the treated plywood and start over with B/C exterior plywood?
Thank you for any suggestions and recommendations that you have to offer.
Sincerely
MACAMATO
After searching through many of the forum threads on replacing pontoon decks, I am still confused about the best material to use.
I have purchased Wolmanized pressure treated 3/4" plywood and currently have it stacked on edge with space between the sheets with a window fan circulating air betweeen the sheets. When it is dry to the touch, I plan on coating all surfaces with two coats of Behr Plus 10 Oil Based Primer Sealer No. 94. I also plan on sealing all fastener holes with a good sealant.
My bride insists that we install a good marine carpet on top of the deck.
My questions for all you good buddies are:
Is this a viable way to create a deck with lasting structural integrity?
Will the treated plywood chemicals react with the aluminium to the point that the structural integrity of the vessel may be compromised?
Is there a suitable carpet adhesive that I could use under the above conditions?
What would you recommend for a sealant to seal the fastener holes?
Should I consider returning the treated plywood and start over with B/C exterior plywood?
Thank you for any suggestions and recommendations that you have to offer.
Sincerely
MACAMATO