This not only creates a gap between the decking boards, but also between the substructure and the decking board, which ensures better ventilation of the terrace. Please note that while this calculator shows the decking required, Southgate Timber advises that 10% be added to the total to cover wastage.

The data collected, including the number of visitors, the source they came from and the pages visited in an anonymous form. In decking, a spacer or joint gauge ensures that the joint width between the planks is always the same, optionally in 4, 5, 6 or 7 mm.

There is no need for additional fixing of the BASO spacers, as they are simply placed on the joists and screwed with a wood screw while screwing the decking boards. It is designed to help prevent moisture from becoming trapped between timber components by increasing air circulation. This creates a healthier environment between the deck boards and substructure that can enhance the performance and prolong the life of the timber. Place the second plank in the desired location and place the spacer of the correct thickness between the planks. The permanently installed spacers are fixed between the substructure and the decking boards when the deck is installed.

We pride ourselves on providing high-quality decking products that last for years without losing their good looks. The DECKINGTOOL takes care of these in one easy to use tool, setting the gap between the boards at 7mm. The protective decking spacer strip is inserted between timber decking and the substructure when face fixing the deck boards. This simple tool takes the guess work out of laying decking ensuring it looks great time and time again. With dry decking, you should keep a little more spacing in between than with wet decking, this is because the wood will warp again over time.It is best to always place a decking joint holder at the intersection of decking boards and substructure. They are cut to the desired lengths and slotted into the handrail to maintain equal gaps between the spindles. It also allows some flexibility which will reduce the risk of screws shearing as deck boards shrink and swell throughout the seasons. The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network. When straightening the board, hold both spacers 1/4 and 3/4 of the plank and press the boards together.

An easy to use fixing that does not require plastic plugs, it has a high resistance to fire compared to nylon fixings. We strengthen local people and businesses that practice responsible forest use and thus oppose the displacement of the forest by agriculture. Lorry deliveries, within 7 working days depending on postcode many local drops are delivered sooner for instance London within 4 working days. To use: pre-drill a 6mm pilot hole, use a drill or impact driver fitted with T30 bit to drive the screw in.

With dry softwood decking boards, keep a minimum distance of 10 mm, with wet decking boards we recommend keeping a minimum distance of 7-8 mm. Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH). Tip: use the spacer again where the screws go, so you know that the board has the correct distance between them. After you have straightened the first decking board, simply lay the rest of the decking planks straight on the first plank.