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When building a deck should the floor boards be seperated?

April 26, 2017building deck floor seperated

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When building a deck should the floor boards be seperated?

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Yes. The most destructive force that will shorten the life of a exterior deck is water. Even if you use a sealer, water will still penetrate the wood to some degree, the wood will swell, and the surface can buckle. Leave the small gaps to allow for swelling and quicker dry time and air flow.