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Originally Posted by suny507
I had a deck business for almost 10 years. I always butt the boards up tight, and in about a year you will have the "nail" gap. As far as treating wait at least 6 months or you are just wasting money as it will not penetrate properly and you'll just do it again next year. Olympic Maximum, not olympic regular is by far the best stuff out there now. I have a 15 year old deck and it looks like new. Also I refused when building to use 5/4 decking even if it is Thomponized, I have always used 2x6. You are looking at a few hundred bucks most additional, but well worth the investment. It will not cup or warp nearly as bad. Stick with 16" on center with 2x6 and you will have a 25 year plus deck easily.
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I agree with you, except for not spacing the boards. you have got to give them space to expand and contract, and also so water and debris can drain off the boards. I use 1/4 in tile spacers to help keep the distance even down the length. Def use 2x6 boards, and wait at least 6 mo before sealing. When you seal them try to do it when the deck has been dry (no rain) for at least 5 days prior. I like the Behr product alot and would use thier sealer, you can find it at home desperate, i mean depot.
good luck........also use deck screws, not nails!