On Tue, 30 Oct 2007 20:37:26 -0700, Sunk wrote:

I'm going to remove and replace the floors and supprting structure in
"Old Maude" this winter, and scored a bonus. A regular at our weekly
dances owns a Stair and Railing business. When I asked him about the
possibility of scrap oak for the project, he said to drop by the shop
and show him the size I was looking for. He told me it would be
cheaper for him (a little anyway) to have me take the scrap, instead
of paying tipping charges to someone else. It looks as though I may
score some white oak for the floor support structure. What say ye' ?
Think its a good idea? I've been told that White Oak CAN mould
though....
This brought the idea to seal it with Marine Resin before
installation... Sound good?


Oak is heavy, and not quite as rot resistant as you might like but it
certainly is strong enough. Be careful not to increase "Old Maude's"
weight too much.