Why don’t deck builders gap pressure treated decking?

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When installing pressure treated decking boards, install them tight to each other. Why? Pressure treated lumber shrinks as it dries. After the wood dries out, the resulting gap between decking boards will be too big. Swipe or use ↑ ↓ to keep watching.

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