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I have use Wickes boards before, they're ok but will vary wildly in dryness, so whatever gap you start with will invariably change. I would only worry that 10mm could quickly become 12-13mm if they dry out. Little fingers could easily find their way in there. What span are you covering? I'm assuming the 1cm gap is to avoid buying additional/ripping an extra board?
stevo_com
Eldest had a tantrum and fucked the already precarious decking of the Wendy House.
Replacing with these seems like the easiest and acceptable option price wise.
https://www.wickes.co.uk/Wickes-Premium-Natural-Pine-Deck-Board---28-x-140-x-2400mm/p/101000
Product details
Length: 2400 mm
Thickness: 28 mm
Width: 140 mm
Material: Pine
Colour: Natural
Do people think a 1cm "expansion gap" on 5 boards will be OK? Or will it look a bit shit/pose a risk?
Cheers.