Best timber to use

[cafebloke]

I am going to replace the treads on the ladder at the back of my boat
It's 3 steps going down to the bathing platform..

The existing steps have been cut from decking planks..they are sturdy enough but look pretty naff.

What is the best timber to use, bearing in mind they will be permanently outdoors.

Thankyou

 

[sailorman]

I am going to replace the treads on the ladder at the back of my boat
It's 3 steps going down to the bathing platform..

The existing steps have been cut from decking planks..they are sturdy enough but look pretty naff.

What is the best timber to use, bearing in mind they will be permanently outdoors.

Thankyou

Teak or failing that Teak

I have some Teak if you want a Deal ( pun intended) PM me

 

[fergie_mac66]

elm would have been a good wood but you wont get that now (english that is)

 

[monkey_trousers]

actually...

I'm just off to buy some seasoned english tomorrow as it happens

funny how you spend ages searching hig and low for timber then some turns up on your doorstep. Farm just down the valley, about 40 planks been sat in a barn for a few years, 15' long, 15" x 2"

bound to be a few off cuts if elm takes your fancy

 

[ccscott49]

Teak or failing that Teak

I'd go for teak mesel!

 

[monkey_trousers]

I'd go for teak mesel!

so would I mind!

 

[john shaw]

wood for step

Hi if you are wanting something that is good out doors and is cheap look at iroko you can get it from any hardware traders and it looks good and it silvers the same as teak

 

[ccscott49]

Iroko tends to split, when its left uncovered and constantly wet/dry, I tried it on my boarding ladder steps, lasted 1 season.

 

[fergie_mac66]

Iroko is ok for some thing but also warps badly,with water and sun .

I mentioned elm only as an alternate, teak better but old english elm (not wych or american) because used as the dead wood in keels really long lasting, looks good also (same wood as in the seats of old Windsor chairs ).

 

[monkey_trousers]

bought some elm today, the guy still has quite a bit of it stacked. planked, between 2inch and 3inch thick planks, 15-18" wide, and 12-15' long.

a measly £7.50 per cube he wants for it!!

chuffed to bits with what I bought

PM me if anyone wants a bit elm to play with and I'll pass his number on

 

[cafebloke]

what part of the country are you in Mr trousers ??

I am s.e.London

The existing steps are only 3/4 inch thick and about 16 x 4 inches
I suppose the wood you mentioned could be run down in a thicknesser,
but depends where I have to go to find it ..

Our local shop recommended oak, but he does not know anything about boats .. ( not that I know a great deal, or I wouldn't be asking )

 

[monkey_trousers]

what part of the country are you in Mr trousers ??

I am s.e.London

The existing steps are only 3/4 inch thick and about 16 x 4 inches
I suppose the wood you mentioned could be run down in a thicknesser,
but depends where I have to go to find it ..

Our local shop recommended oak, but he does not know anything about boats .. ( not that I know a great deal, or I wouldn't be asking )

Northumberland! so not exactly round the corner!

 

[Captain Coochie]

I may have a few off cut of oak in a few weeks . Ive just bought 19 cube
But i would take sailorboys offer up . Teak is the best .