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Old 18-04-2022, 20:21   #1
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Swim platform ideas

Looking for ideas on what to use for decking on my swimplatform. Anyone ever make foam core with rigid board insulation?

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Old 18-04-2022, 21:34   #2
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Re: Swim platform ideas

Fibreglass grating.
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Something that water will be able to pass through would seem smart for a platform that big.
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Variou grating systems used in swim pools dressing areas etc !!
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Re: Swim platform ideas

I actually used pressure treated 1x4" lumber, and it has held up, but in your application I like the idea of fiberglass grating, such as this stuff:

https://www.mcnichols.com/fiberglass...RoCrLQQAvD_BwE
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How about synthetic teak lumber?
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Re: Swim platform ideas

Lots of people make foam core with various types of foam for non-critical projects like that. Lateral slats would make it lighter and less liable to catching waves and is commonly done for swim platforms. You could make foam core slats, or use wood/imitation wood.
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