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Re: SkinnyG's '61 Apache
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Originally Posted by SkinnyG
Ok. By my math, it looks like if you're using 5.5" Trex composite boards, you will need SEVEN boards 5-1/2" wide, and TWO boards 4-5/16" wide.
This should work with the 1/2" gap between boards, and 1/16" gap either side of the skid strips.
Film at 11.
I'll confirm when I'm good and ready to run everything through the table saw.... again.
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So.... I recall the 1/2" gap between boards is to allow the space for wood expansion w/moisture cycling right? With the Trex, I'm curious if that can be minimized since a composite board shouldn't have such issues?
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