hope this is an ok post for this forum, didn't know where else to ask.

I'm looking at a used steel flatbed for my truck that was in a garage that burned down. Some of the 1/8 diamondplate deck has sagged a bit. Does the heat in general severely weaken the whole thing? I figure that some steel is red hot as it is manufactured so maybe this is a dumb question. Is this a bed that should be avoided at all costs due to lost strength? thanks for any help

PS it also has a scissor hoist under it

 

My friends garage burned to the ground , with his truck in it ...


He re used the flat bed ,no problems ....

A little warpped ......

 

I am sure it will warp a little and possibly get a little weaker but not enough to make a difference. Take a close look at the brackets and frame where it mounts to be sure it is not real bad.