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I am starting to lay my wide board floors . Both Oak and Ash . The boards have been air dried for 4 years ( the last 6 months in my garage under a tart with a dehumidifier ) .The widths range from 7" to 10" ( with some Ash up to 13" ) . Thickness is just under 7/8 ".We have accepted that there will be gaps and that they will grow in the dryer colder weatherI have planed, straight cut and tongue and grooved them but I have heard several options for attachment . I was going to lay felt paper , Back seal the boards w/ water based poly or old latex paint and conventionally nail / staple the edges. Finish will be oil based poly.But a woodworker friend told me to use a construction adhesive and Face screw & bung the boards. I would even conceder face nailing with the old nails if that would stableise the planks . I am putting this down ( in the spring ) in a house that does not use the central air very often, so I am also thinking that I should not but the boards together too tightly , in fact , maybe leave a 32nd gap.I could live with gaps but am afraid that the boards will buckle if laid to tightly. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.Ethan |
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