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Correct construction of a deck
Anonymous user 03/03/2024 - 2.58 PM
I had a deck built last year. There are no gaps between the boards and the strucure is butted right up to the house wall. Is this the correct way to install a deck?
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Anonymous user
fine t upto house wall but there should be a gap of about 4mm between dry boards to allow for swelling when wet
Answered6 March 2013
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Anonymous user
Agree with perfect fit - 4 or 5 mm min between boards obviously wood is a natural product and will expand and contract. Boards tight together will eventually bow up and split.
Answered21 June 2013
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