Keep your trailers on the road longer. We custom dry oak lumber in our own dryers and kilns to ensure a low variation of residual moisture. Then we machine the lumber into strips and remove defective sections that don’t meet our high standards. Finally, we bond the strips of oak together using high-performing melamine glue in radio-frequency presses.
Request a SampleOak is the only high-volume hardwood in North America that combines superior strength and long-lasting durability. In addition, the method that Havco uses to produce oak floors generates little to no waste. Sawdust, the primary byproduct of the manufacturing process, is used to generate steam, which reduces the need for additional electricity. The sawdust can also be used as an additive in other products.
We apply a traditional black latex undercoating on the bottom of the floorboards.
Climate can greatly affect the service life of wood, because moisture and warm weather promote natural decay. The following study shows the expected life of various woods when they are exposed to the environment based on their resistance to decay. Oak can last up to 30 years, whereas maple and birch don’t even come close.*
Sustainable oak is the most decay-resistant wood among all of North America’s high-volume hardwoods. Time after time, 100% Havco oak floors have proven to be the best and most reliable trailer floors in road service.
Havco oak is a verified sustainable resource because a higher volume of oak grows in the forests than what is harvested annually.
We exclusively source our oak lumber from the Midwestern and Appalachian regions of the United States. Our facilities are strategically located close to these oak-producing mills, ensuring we always have a plentiful supply at lower freight cost.
Havco is a member of Appalachian Hardwood Manufacturers, Inc. (AHMI), a regional trade association of sawmills and lumber distributors committed to reducing environmental impact.
At Havco, we understand the importance of sustainable resources and strongly agree with the USDA Forest Service’s findings: “Through sustainable management, forests can contribute to the resilience of ecosystems, societies, and economies while also safeguarding biological diversity and providing a broad range of goods and services for present and future generations.” (“The United States National Report on Sustainable Forests,” 2011)
Fusion Floor, our premium flooring for the trucking industry, offers unmatched strength and longevity for trailers, truck bodies and containers. Request your FREE samples today.
Fusion Floor is for use in dry van trailers, truck bodies and intermodal domestic containers only and not for residential homes, office buildings or warehouses.
