Why Use Deck Spacers On The End Of Deck Boards? || Dr Decks

[@lancerman]

Excellent explanation

[@Gurblash]

Appreciate the explanation video!

[@MattConquer]

Thank you for the explanation. What is the drill bit you are using?

[@austinbuchholz9151]

Good tips!

[@dkramer17]

Has cortex changed how they do their plugs? Mine are in a little baggy that I have to dig into. I want the sheet like he’s got!!

[@dw9235]

Ask your dealer for "Collated Cortex" - instead of a baggy, they will come on a strip. You'll pay $10-$15 more for a box, but I'm told it's very much worth it.

[@aavilap]

What’s the minimal amount of spacing can you have with these type of product?

[@xyzct]

1/8" is the minimum recommended by AZEK.

[@lanceleavitt7472]

$25 apiece at some retail outlets, and you need at least 25 spacers to efficiently lay down decking. 25x 25 = $625 plus tax. OR, you can cut 3/16' masonite board for one-time use as gap spacers.

[@xyzct]

$6.75 online

[@leequeenmusic6973]

About 7.00 at menards I found them and use them all the time.

[@johnharris8191]

Regular treated 5/4 round decking boards are going to shrink enough as they dry without using those.

[@yaoyao2229]

I have this space, but using trex board, it usually has 1/4" gap.

[@drdecks]

I have a set of 1/4”to 3/8” spacers as well

[@dw9235]

Kreg makes a set of 1/4 spacers you can find