Decking Gapping

[chirpychippy]

They are not reversible, the flat side should not be used unless you want to break a leg.

I spoke with the supplier and asked if they were reversible and the answer was Yes.

 

[foxhole]

I spoke with the supplier and asked if they were reversible and the answer was Yes.

Flat timber offers no grip , like ice when wet .

 

[chirpychippy]

Flat timber offers no grip , like ice when wet .

I take your comment on board foxhole but disagree, i myself have gone over on wet decking that I fitted in my garden which was fitted rebated side up, unfortunately I was also carrying my Daughter. I don't have decking now but I recommend to my customers they use an anti slip coating as a finish and advise them on how to maintain it so they don't go over like I did.

 

[chirpychippy]

my thoughts something like tile baton 38/50mm upwards
4/5" wire nail hole drilled [interference fit ] to make a jig and nails smooth so wont grip the wood and cause damage butting up and lifting out like a screw and narrow enough[around 3mm ]to not get in the way

my thoughts something like tile baton 38/50mm upwards
4/5" wire nail hole drilled [interference fit ] to make a jig and nails smooth so wont grip the wood and cause damage butting up and lifting out like a screw and narrow enough[around 3mm ]to not get in the way

That could work but you would still need to bend the crowned boards back to straight.
I've got loads of flooring ratchet clamps, I could of cut all the boards to fit laid out, hold in place with batons fixed to the first fixed board and the gap of the last board, set shims clamp up screw down, go home.