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1ofmany
May 15, 2016Explorer
nineoaks2004 wrote:The problem with NOT leaving a gap between deck boards is that they also can swell and then with no gap will buckle.
I think the deck should be made out of pressure treated lumber or deck boards. If you use PT lumber do not leave a gap when screwed down, as the decking will shrink and leave a gap, if you do leave a gap it will entirely too wide when the boards shrink. Above ground probably does not need to be treated if painted, or stained..
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