Maintain Consistent Board Spacing
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How To Install DECK BOARDS and DECK TRIM - Tips, Tricks, and Hacks!
What happens here
After installing the first board, maintain consistent spacing between subsequent deck boards. Use a speed square as a precise 3/16-inch spacer to ensure uniform gaps. Secure each board by driving screws, first at the ends and then across the middle, making sure the ends are flush with the chalk line. The host specifically swaps to a T20 bit for the plug screws.
Goal: Ensure uniform gaps between deck boards for proper drainage and aesthetics.
Tools and materials
- Composite Deck Boards Deckorators — The main decking material
- Cordless Drill DeWalt — Driving screws to secure the deck boards
- Deck Screws CAMO EdgeClip — Securing deck boards
- Speed Square Milwaukee — Ensuring consistent 3/16-inch spacing between deck boards
- T20 Bit — Compatible with the specific deck screws being used