I will be milling my own baseboard. Is there a reason thet baseboards I see at the strores have a notch/reveal milled into the back? Is this for expansion?
Thanks
I will be milling my own baseboard. Is there a reason thet baseboards I see at the strores have a notch/reveal milled into the back? Is this for expansion?
Thanks
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It's just there to clear obstructions like excess joint compound, screws, misaligned drywall etc.
What Mark said.
Another way to put it is it lets the visible edge of the trim lay tighter to the wall.
Known in the biz as being relieved on the back.
Recessed to clear obstructions. Further notched to reduce the chance of curling.