I didn't want to hijack another thread, so I'm starting from this:
George or others:
Do you have an opinion on using the hidden screw jigs/systems with wet PT lumber?
I'm considering the CAMO, but then I noticed that it creates a 3/16" gap. I haven't bought any lumber yet, but I've always been told (and experienced with the ONLY deck I've helped build), that if the PT lumber is moist, you should butt the edges of the decking up against each other. As they dry, you'll get a good gap.
On the flip side of this, I've seen several PT decks where they gapped the wet boards, and they wound up with 3/8" (and up to 1/2"!) gaps.
I haven't been at Lowes or HD to look through their decking stock, but last time I was there for PT 2-bys and fence pickets, they were all sopping wet. I just read that some "real" lumber yards may carry kiln-dried PT decking.
Opinions/experiences???
Mike,
Take a look at the Camo hidden deck fastening system. It is less expensive than the Kreg jig and does not require pre-drilling.
http://www.camofasteners.com/
George
George or others:
Do you have an opinion on using the hidden screw jigs/systems with wet PT lumber?
I'm considering the CAMO, but then I noticed that it creates a 3/16" gap. I haven't bought any lumber yet, but I've always been told (and experienced with the ONLY deck I've helped build), that if the PT lumber is moist, you should butt the edges of the decking up against each other. As they dry, you'll get a good gap.
On the flip side of this, I've seen several PT decks where they gapped the wet boards, and they wound up with 3/8" (and up to 1/2"!) gaps.
I haven't been at Lowes or HD to look through their decking stock, but last time I was there for PT 2-bys and fence pickets, they were all sopping wet. I just read that some "real" lumber yards may carry kiln-dried PT decking.
Opinions/experiences???