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BuildItRight
 Post subject: 8x24' room solid hardwood expansion gap?
PostPosted: Mon Mar 09, 2015 8:14 pm 
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Do I understand correctly that 3/8" gap would be sufficient on all sides if the planks are oriented along the length?

The wood is 2.5" wide 3/4" Brazilian Cherry.
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Ken Fisher
 Post subject: Re: 8x24' room solid hardwood expansion gap?
PostPosted: Tue Mar 10, 2015 4:48 am 
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Perpendicular wise it's not an issue. Across the face/width is where it expands. I'd shoot for 1/2 inch but I've seen guys get away with less.

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 Post subject: Re: 8x24' room solid hardwood expansion gap?
PostPosted: Tue Mar 10, 2015 5:55 am 
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Best to follow manufacturers guideline for expansion gap.
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