Pier decking replacement question

[TommyRocker]

Hi all, I know this is a little off topic but... my girlfriends dad has a pier that is getting a bit old. It is an aluminum framework with a 4X8 sheet of plywood in each section, and each sheet of plywood has a thin plastic sheet of some sort covering it, I'm assuming for cosmetics and for sure footing. The frame is in great shape but the wood decking is rotting and the plastic covering is falling apart where the decking has rotted. I was planning on replacing the decking with pressure treated plywood, nice and easy, but I don't know what the plastic covering is, where to get it, or what to replace it with. He doesn't want bare plywood, and I don't blame him, plus we need some kind of slip resistance anyways. He is pushing 70 and I don't want to half-*** the job and have him suffer for it.

any help is appreciated.

 

[bruceb58]

Re: Pier decking replacement question

My dock of 4 years has a hollow pvc/vinyl type decking material with anti slip molded in. No way I would use wood.

All the new docks in Tahoe Keys in South Lake Tahoe where my house is uses this material.

 

[TommyRocker]

Re: Pier decking replacement question

My dock of 4 years has a hollow pvc/vinyl type decking material with anti slip molded in. No way I would use wood.

All the new docks in Tahoe Keys in South Lake Tahoe where my house is uses this material.

I had considered this material, our local Menard's sells it, but the framework is set up to support plywood and I've read that these extruded polymer decking materials require supports to be 12" on center to avoid warping and sponginess.

 

[bruceb58]

Re: Pier decking replacement question

It may be true. What do you have? I also would avoid local DIY places. They typically don't have the best/latest materials.

I would have to ask my dock guy what is needed.