Aluminum weighs less than other flooring options but because it s lighter it s also weaker.
Replace aluminum floor in horse trailer.
The aluminum flooring was rusting away right beneath her horse s feet.
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The floor in a stock horse trailer does not last forever.
While it has its own merits you might find that the drawbacks exceed the benefits.
It must be replaced before it rots.
When the wood floor rots it can break through anytime when weight is applied to it.
Either the original aluminum flooring will have to be repaired or it should be removed and a product such as rumber installed if the floor joists are close enough together to provide enough support.
If you have a full sheet aluminum floor a trailer repair facility can put down a new sheet over the whole floor or if you have the extruded plank style they may be able to cut out damaged areas.
If they are not close together.
In this aluminum horse trailer the owner lifted up the first layer.
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Weak spots or holes can be repaired.
Replacing the floor of horse trailers would ensure that they do not rot.
Heavily promoted by trailer companies aluminum has been a very popular choice for trailer floors over the last few years.
Tragedies like a floor giving out can easily be avoided.
Worst nightmare hole in trailer floor.