Choosing a trailer
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===Advantages of wood decking=== | ===Advantages of wood decking=== | ||
*Won't rust. | *Won't rust. | ||
| − | *Your load won't slide around as much. | + | *Your load won't slide around as much, and the deck won't get oily and slippery when hauling cars leaking fluids. Although, diamond-plate decks help with slipping. |
*Wood can loosen, crack, and warp. Fluids soak in, leaving a mess. | *Wood can loosen, crack, and warp. Fluids soak in, leaving a mess. | ||
*With a wood deck, you can screw things down to secure them. | *With a wood deck, you can screw things down to secure them. | ||
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===Advantages of steel decking=== | ===Advantages of steel decking=== | ||
*Won't rot. | *Won't rot. | ||
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*Wood decks will have to be replaced periodically. Factor in the time to remove the old wood and fasteners, and then buy, cut, and install new wood. | *Wood decks will have to be replaced periodically. Factor in the time to remove the old wood and fasteners, and then buy, cut, and install new wood. | ||
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