a how much?? Lorry floors

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just gone from a trailer to a lorry (quite an old lorry too) i did check the floor and although it looks and was tested as being fine, it prob will need replacing, n i would rather do that too early than too late!!!!! the lorry is going in at the end of the week, so just wondered if you guys had any experiences of costs of different types of floors ect,,,, many thanks

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i think the stuff is called phenol (?spelling) that my new lorry has on the floor, it's thick plywood covered with totally waterproof coating, so shouldn't rot at all. wizideck (?spelling) is similar, i believe. i would have thought if it's only the wood that needs replacing, it's just 3 sheets of that 8'x4', cut to fit, which wouldn't be more than £150-£200 at a guess, but if the steelwork needs welding/replacing/attention too it'd be more obviously. but don't quote me on it!
 

I had mine done last year for about £450
The wood was relaid and the rubber over the top with drainage holes- this also included labour. The chap did a superb job.
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IMO I would get some quotes but don't always go with the chapest as the lorry floor is one of the most important parts of your wagon.
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oo thanks for that K i was thinking nearer a grand, the lorry i have at the mo has a sheet of metal which has corroded (sp)but is weight baring and then wood, i do trust where its going its just wanted to be prepared, with labour added and extra bits would it be fair to say i would be looking at 400quid,,,, ( think the article in HNH about floors frightened me to death) you just wouldnt know unless it was too late!!!
 
Kerilli - is that all your lorry has? Are you sure that is strong enough? What support underneath the wood have you got? What thickness wood is it?

I would be quite surprised if that by itself is strong enough - depends on what support you have underneath.
 
not sure about what the new lorry has underneath the phenol, (but it's a very good make, very high quality lorry). existing lorry has steel spans underneath, with 1" thick marine ply, then rubber.
actually, thinking about it, old lorry might have two layers of 1" marine ply.

tbh, i've learnt my lesson after i asked my garage to check the floor and the ramp thoroughly on mine, only for the ramp to fall off a month later...
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i would only go to one of the well-known lorry manufacturers to have a new floor fitted, i wouldn't trust anyone else. what price that kind of safety?
 
My lorry floor was starting to rot in one place and my OH fixed it for me. We checked the whole floor and he was able just to patch the piece that needed it cos the rest is fine. He also put more steel supports in while he was doing it and discovered it has a double floor which is reassuring to know.
I know if its done by him it has been done properly. It only cost £40 for the wood which came from Wessex Trailers.
 
Phenol is used on lorry floors as it is very strong. It is so strong it is used on commercial lorries where forklift trucks are driven in and out of the lorries for unloading pallets.
Proper phenol or marine ply wooden floors are strong enough for lorries if the floor is checked regularly.
If a new floor is to be properly laid, the kick boards will all need stripping out and then re-fitting after the new floor is laid so it is not a two minute job. £450 seems reasonable.
 
This is my nightmare. I am looking to buy a lorry and everyone seems to have a single wooden floor, sometimes covered with checkerplate aluminium. I was led to believe they should have double floors but when Ive asked or research, Im told or have found one layer is used and this includes some professional coach built horseboxes.
Apart from Aluminium planks, what is safe?
 
It depends on the size of the lorry!

I would suggest doing the floor and ramp at the same time.

Strip out all the floor and then check for any rust or corrosion on the supporting steel crossmembers or frame. Get any welding done and then re-prime all the steel framework.

Lay down new planking and bolt in to position.

Then cover with marine quality ply.

Then rubber matting.

A 12 foot container should cost about £1,200 including labour, materials etc.
 
£800 for a brand new aluminium floor on an old VW LT35 2 horse box that previously had a rotted wooden floor with holes in it. (that you couldnt see because of the rubber matting!!!!!)
 
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