We are installing a new deck using IPE (Brazilian Hardwood). We're using a 'picture framing' type layout with a boarder board and then a board perpendicular to the house at each support column that will then create the frames around the horizontal boards. I'm using 3/16" gap between the horizontal boards, but what should be the gap between the end of the horizontal board to the edge of the frame board.
Hopefully some have experience with using Ipe. The wood is beautiful but just not sure what to expect for movement/expansion.
Thanks,
Rick
Hopefully some have experience with using Ipe. The wood is beautiful but just not sure what to expect for movement/expansion.
Thanks,
Rick