How much space should you leave between deck boards? It depends on the material, the climate, and the tools you're using. In this episode, Shane and Wade break down the ideal spacing for pressure-treated lumber, cedar, composite, and PVC boards. They also cover the best tools to get it done right and explain what happens when you get it wrong. Whether you're a DIYer or a seasoned builder, this episode helps you build smarter, one board at a time.

How much space should you leave between deck boards? It depends on the material, the climate, and the tools you're using. In this episode, Shane and Wade break down the ideal spacing for pressure-treated lumber, cedar, composite, and PVC boards. They also cover the best tools to get it done right and explain what happens when you get it wrong. Whether you're a DIYer or a seasoned builder, this episode helps you build smarter, one board at a time.

Board Spacing 101: Perfect Gaps for Every Deck Material

The Deckheads Podcast is where backyard building gets talked about the way it actually happens — unfiltered.Decks, railings, pergolas, patios, materials, pricing, mistakes, and contractor business decisions. Not tutorials — real experience. Whether you're a homeowner planning a project or a builder in the trade, you’ll hear what works, what doesn’t, and why, without the sales pitch.Hosted by the team behind The Ultimate Deck Shop, The Deckheads Podcast combines practical knowledge, honest opinions, and the conversations contractors usually only have off-camera.Build smarter. Avoid expensive lessons. Understand the backyard industry from the inside.

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The Deckheads Podcast is where backyard building gets talked about the way it actually happens — unfiltered.Decks, railings, pergolas, patios, materials, pricing, mistakes, and contractor business decisions. Not tutorials — real experience. Whether you're a homeowner planning a project or a builder in the trade, you’ll hear what works, what doesn’t, and why, without the sales pitch.Hosted by the team behind The Ultimate Deck Shop, The Deckheads Podcast combines practical knowledge, honest opinions, and the conversations contractors usually only have off-camera.Build smarter. Avoid expensive lessons. Understand the backyard industry from the inside.

The Deckheads Podcast is where backyard building gets talked about the way it actually happens — unfiltered.Decks, railings, pergolas, patios, materials, pricing, mistakes, and contractor business decisions. Not tutorials — real experience. Whether you're a homeowner planning a project or a builder in the trade, you’ll hear what works, what doesn’t, and why, without the sales pitch.Hosted by the team behind The Ultimate Deck Shop, The Deckheads Podcast combines practical knowledge, honest opinions, and the conversations contractors usually only have off-camera.Build smarter. Avoid expensive lessons. Understand the backyard industry from the inside.

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