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Which way to run IPE T&G porch flooring

gardenguy
12 years ago

I'm considering using T&G Ipe for a covered wrap around porch/deck. The deck is 6' x 24' turning and running for another 27'. I think it would look nicer for the boards to run parallel to the house and have a nice mitered joint at the turn. The beadboard ceiling is run parallel, and I think the deck will feel larger with longer parallel lines. Not to mention the installation will go faster with longer boards. (in theory anyway)

Given that T&G will drain, and I'll get minimum water since it's covered, is there a problem with running parallel? Thoughts?

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