roof rack flooring

[NJFJ40]

i'm just looking at the weight of this polymax kennel flooring. 8 lbs per 2' x 4' sheet. it works out to 2 lbs less (total) than the expanded metal i want. i think the only advantage with going the plastic poultry floor route is the price would be cheaper. downside is mounting it though. with metal i can have the same effect, easier to tie down to, can weld all the way around.

I have the chicken coop (Farmtek) flooring on my Disco rack. Its really the best option going. You can stand on it, it flexes a little but doesn't break, solid color (black) so no chipping or painting touch up needed, and it can be easily cut to fit.

I used the really heavy gauge wire ties and used like 40-50 of them on my rack. Its doesn't move at all and is very strong. The flooring square opening can work with some bungees. I eventually found some at Walmart that fit well in the squares which easily lets you tie-down anything you put up there.

Again, I don't know anyone who has used this flooring that has taken it off and said it didn't do the job. Plus its cheap.

I can snap pics if needed. But I'd fear the disco bashing here on this board. Maybe I'd take some with the 40 in the background

AndrewT

 

[NJFJ40]

Here are a few pics:

 

[bsevans]

I have the chicken coop (Farmtek) flooring on my Disco rack. Its really the best option going. You can stand on it, it flexes a little but doesn't break, solid color (black) so no chipping or painting touch up needed, and it can be easily cut to fit.

I used the really heavy gauge wire ties and used like 40-50 of them on my rack. Its doesn't move at all and is very strong. The flooring square opening can work with some bungees. I eventually found some at Walmart that fit well in the squares which easily lets you tie-down anything you put up there.

Again, I don't know anyone who has used this flooring that has taken it off and said it didn't do the job. Plus its cheap.

I can snap pics if needed. But I'd fear the disco bashing here on this board. Maybe I'd take some with the 40 in the background

AndrewT

What is it made from?

 

[IBCRUSN]

Nice! i was about to call my buddy up your way and have him take a few shots of his Disco I with the coup flooring.

 

[IBCRUSN]

What is it made from?

see post #15 and follow the link

https://forum.ih8mud.com/showpost.php?p=1177085&postcount=15

 

[NJFJ40]

See the link IBCRUSN posted about materials. Its some type of rubber/plastic hybrid which is very strong. I had a 250lb friend standin between the support rails and it flexed a little but bounces right back.

The reason I didn't use marine grade plywood is I read that can curl and deform in the heat. Plus any wood will eventually age and deteriorate and will also require painting or some type of covering/treatment. This stuff has been proven to not deform in heat or cold and requires no maintenance at all. At $15 per 2' x 4' sheet, its dirt cheap. You can also get it in inter-connect form where the ends butt up to each other with interlock tabs for a seamless connection where it looks like one continuous sheet. Very nice.

AndrewT

 

[davegonz]

Can you get that stuff only off of their website? I wonder if Tractor Supply carries it....or Pet Smart? I'd like to see it in person..

 

[NJFJ40]

I've heard people buying it at stores typically in regions where agriculture is a big business (unlike here in NJ). I would guess you could find it at some farm stores (I doubt Pet Smart would have but who knows). Note its sold under different names at different places but I believe all made by the same company/factory. The stamping on the flooring on mine reads:

"Red Rooster" MKII
Broiler Breeder Chicken Floor
Made In Canada
US Patent: 4,953,501

AndrewT

 

[davegonz]

I'll drop by Tractor Supply to see what they have during lunch.

Thanks,