EddieWalker
Epic Contributor
Build a few decks and you'll see boards shrink every way possible.
And your decks don't shrink?
Build a few decks and you'll see boards shrink every way possible.
Hummmm wood does not shrink much length wise.. Its mostly in the grains (wood width) that looses thickness as it dries.
A 16' board does not shrink 1/2" lengthwise... that would be a 1" gap between joints. Maybe your guys cut them short.Proportionately I agree. With that said, if they shrink 1/32" per running foot it becomes substantial in 16ft.
Eddie's description of 45 degree seams is pretty accurate.
A 16' board does not shrink 1/2" lengthwise... that would be a 1" gap between joints. Maybe your guys cut them short.![]()
Wood is fairly stable along its longitudinal direction, parallel to the grain. Green lumber shrinks only 0.01 percent of its length as it dries. An 8-foot-long board will move only 3/32 inch.