"Pete C." wrote in message
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Jon Danniken wrote:

stryped wrote:
On Jun 9, 10:59 am, "Up North" wrote:
"stryped" wrote in message

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I have a 12 foot dual axle trailer with angle sides. Been thinking
of building a ramp and enclosing the sides. WOuld solid 1/8 inch or
3/4 inch expanded be better? The floor is wood.

Check out the weight of your 1/8" steel side panels. 1/2" plywood
would be my choice.

http://www.chapelsteel.com/weight-steel-plate.html
Steve

Would painted osb work? How would I attach wood to the angle iron
sides?

OSB works well as a sheathing layer underneath tyvek and siding, but for
your application it will barely be a step above particle board. As you
want
a higher degree of strength and resistance to falling apart, you should
go
with plywood.

Jon

Consider FRP paneling - thin, light, waterproof, easy to clean, etc

I found three sheets of corrugated plastic in the ditch the other day when I
was on my way to the scrapyard with a load of steel. I have been using one
of them to slide under my truck when I was doing some work on the rear
suspension. I used a couple to throw on top of a load of iron to protect my
ratchet straps from being cut. With an angle iron frame, they also would
work great for trailer sides.
http://www.coroplast.com/Plasticor-whitecap.htm
Steve