5/4 decking is 1'' thick.:stupid:
You really dont know a damm thing about the business do ya man. J.
You really dont know a damm thing about the business do ya man. J.
5/4" or 1" Deck boards
What are your thoughs on 5/4 vs 1" deck boards. 16" centres but am concerned the 1" boards could end up being a bit bouncy. Do you think that will be an issue at all? Am using wood, not composites.
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True 5/4" boards would be quite expensive. The 1" boards are commonly refered to as 5/4", kinda the same as 1x actually being 3/4".
How long you been doing decking?
Bill
How long you been doing decking?
Bill
Not hard this one. Set up an experiment, try both.What are your thoughs on 5/4 vs 1" deck boards. 16" centres but am concerned the 1" boards could end up being a bit bouncy. Do you think that will be an issue at all? Am using wood, not composites.
why do they call it 5/4? I could see where the confusion comes in:blink:
john hyatt,
you really don't hold back, do you? Perhaps the poster was willing to purchase a true 5/4? i was just a lumberyard yesterday and they had 5/4 mahogany t&g so what's your beef?
you really don't hold back, do you? Perhaps the poster was willing to purchase a true 5/4? i was just a lumberyard yesterday and they had 5/4 mahogany t&g so what's your beef?
maybe he meant 1" or 3/4" decking
if someone says they are using 2" decking does it mean 2" or 1 1/2"?
if someone says they are using 2" decking does it mean 2" or 1 1/2"?
No Dude I dont thats just my nature. This is not a School class there is a diy area for that. This little micro chip nano naono area is for the big Dawgs with the Harley tax paid.
On the Flip side ....A big bent elbow with the Tecate to all you pros, I have learned a lot from you guys mabey I have come up with a few things youall can use....hoping for a good summer,high profit ranges,the truck holds together, the little girl gets a new dress and you keep the rubber down and the paint up. Jon Mon
On the Flip side ....A big bent elbow with the Tecate to all you pros, I have learned a lot from you guys mabey I have come up with a few things youall can use....hoping for a good summer,high profit ranges,the truck holds together, the little girl gets a new dress and you keep the rubber down and the paint up. Jon Mon
If he were a professional deck contractor he wouldn't be confused about 5/4 decking which is probably used on 98% of wood decks.why do they call it 5/4? I could see where the confusion comes in:blink:
if he were talking about true 5/4 he would likely specify true 5/4. Same as if you were looking for a 2x4. If you wanted true 2x4 you would specifically say that.
You did not answer my question. :laughing:If he were a professional deck contractor he wouldn't be confused about 5/4 decking which is probably used on 98% of wood decks.
if he were talking about true 5/4 he would likely specify true 5/4. Same as if you were looking for a 2x4. If you wanted true 2x4 you would specifically say that.
5/4 is the roughsawn size, before surfacing/sanding:thumbsup:why do they call it 5/4? I could see where the confusion comes in:blink:
I know you know this but I'll say it anyway. 1x, 2x, 5/4 and so on are the rough material dimensions before milling.why do they call it 5/4? I could see where the confusion comes in:blink:
Bill
I understand the wood sizing theory:laughing:. I just wonder why we use the measurements when they are not true to the board sizes anymore5/4 is the roughsawn size, before surfacing/sanding:thumbsup:
Settle down guys.... is True 5/4" and True 1"
Guys,
Some of you may think I am brain dead, but I am not. Really....
arty:
The 5/4" I refer to is a true 5/4". And the 1" is a true 1"
If that helps.
I know I can do a sample but not sure if putting a couple boards on is going to give the same result as a full deck.
Lorne
Guys,
Some of you may think I am brain dead, but I am not. Really....
arty:The 5/4" I refer to is a true 5/4". And the 1" is a true 1"
If that helps.
I know I can do a sample but not sure if putting a couple boards on is going to give the same result as a full deck.
Lorne
I don't know either, I know I'd rather say give me a 2 x 4 than say give me a 1-1/2 x 3-1/2:no:.I understand the wood sizing theory:laughing:. I just wonder why we use the measurements when they are not true to the board sizes anymore
Bill
The terminology remains the constant, the dimensions of lumber have been the variable. Besides, who wants to call out for a sheet of 23/32 plywood, which in reality is probably 45/64?:laughing:I understand the wood sizing theory:laughing:. I just wonder why we use the measurements when they are not true to the board sizes anymore
The same reason folks still say Centigrade even though it was officially changed to Celsius back in the 50's. But I'm with you. We should be calling 'em 3/2 x 7/2's.I understand the wood sizing theory:laughing:. I just wonder why we use the measurements when they are not true to the board sizes anymore
It's the same as calling it 1-1/4" but quicker.You did not answer my question. :laughing:
2x is really 1-1/2.
5/4x is really 1
1x is really 3/4
Why do they call it that? because they are those dimensions before being finished at the mill?
edit: Okay, others have already answered this
I do not see the need to spend the money for true 5/4" material. I have not seen any problems with any of the 1" material laid on 16" center framing. That said, I am not familiar with Canada, maybe there is some 1" material that is weaker than what I am used to.Guys,
Some of you may think I am brain dead, but I am not. Really....
The 5/4" I refer to is a true 5/4". And the 1" is a true 1"
If that helps.
I know I can do a sample but not sure if putting a couple boards on is going to give the same result as a full deck.
Lorne
Bill
Same reason the store will price it at $7.99 instead of $8.00. It sounds better. 5/4 is usually milled to 1" or 1 1/16". If you were to get 1 1/4" it would need to be milled from 6/4 (1 1/2" rough).
Most finished lumber [sizes] are stated in their rough sizes. So a 4/4 x 8" board is really a 3/4" x 7 1/4", yet they will call it a 1" x 8" all day long. Perception vs reality.
Most finished lumber [sizes] are stated in their rough sizes. So a 4/4 x 8" board is really a 3/4" x 7 1/4", yet they will call it a 1" x 8" all day long. Perception vs reality.
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