Rebuilding Laser Wash trough

[MDrost1]

Hello!
I have a LW4000 trough made from treated lumber. 17 years old and needs to be replaced.

What materials do you recommend for trough reconstruction. I was going to rebuild it with treated lumber and cap the top with pvc and vinyl trim for water tightness.

Any advice??

 

[BBE]

Flat top roof?

 

[MDrost1]

Yes. Slab roof.

 

[Ric]

I like your idea.

 

[pgrzes]

Why not go to a heating air conditioning shop that makes their own ductwork and have them make an insulated 3 sided duct the size you want. Then have them make a top insulated panel and you can hinge it or just zap screw it on. They would probably make it in 8-10 length sections that you screw together. Or use preformed fiberglass ducts and cut a top piece removable.

 

[Waxman]

mine is metal duct work. i put solid blue foam board insulation over top of hoses as well as a section of floor heat tubing for warmth.