Where can I get this kind of decking?

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  1. crocky

    crocky Road Train Member

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    The 1st 2 just sell ramps none of the strips of it. Walmart shows it for sale but it's out of stock. Even still based on the price from Walmarts site for 9ft sections @ $200 = each it would be $2k for 10 pieces which is absurd.

    If it's going to cost that much for this stuff, I'll just buy some full sheets of heavy-duty wire mesh and go that way. I can get that stuff enough to do what I need for like $300. I can't believe they want so much for the punched hole sheets. it's ridiclious.
     
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    Try Shipshee trailers in Indiana.
    I think they sell it.
     
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    InTooDeep Donner party survivor

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    A good metal shop should be able to hook you up
     
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    Expanded metal sheets & custom formed punched hole decking(steel or aluminum) are not comparable products. You may find a similar use, but they will not be in the same price category.

    You should post your project when you are done.
     
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    Yeah, I understand price differences but I'm only not dumb enough to pay $3k for 80ft of 8'x24" punched hole when I can get the wire mesh for under $200. The punched hole shouldn't cost $3k though because it's not that expensive but rather 3rd party vendors selling specifically to auto hauler guys are jacking the prices up. I simply need to find a direct source rather than going through some trailer supplier who is jacking the prices up.