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  1. 9th Mar 2008, 08:52 AM #1
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    Default uregent advice required - butt joins with deck

    Hi all,

    I am in of some advice quickly.

    When laying merbau decks ( SS scres) and making a butt join is it best to leave a gap or expansion? or lay it flush?

    any advice would be great?
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