On 10/2/2013 9:18 PM, woodchucker wrote:
On 10/1/2013 7:43 PM, Bill wrote:

I was going to inquire why the manufacturer of Trex suggests spacing the
decking 3/8" apart (in climates that get below 40 degrees). But it
occurs to me that the answer must be concern about *ice*.
Another reason. While wood is moisture sensitive, trex is heat
sensitive. So it expands and contracts.

Not just ice, snow too.


Makes sense! Thanks Jeff!