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How to minimize seams in deck

nkhandyman | Posted in Construction Techniques on

Need to lay new deck on frame shown in attachment. Any suggestions on how to minimize seams and keep costs down. I will be using a composite material ( not chosen yet) and I would like to stay away from 20 footers due to cost. Any ideas

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  1. Framer | | #1

    You can put a piece perpendicular first down the center and then get all 14' for one side and all 18' for the other side and you'll have no seams.

    Joe Carola

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