laying carpet over new deck and hatches

[JohngeorgeIV]

Hey guys,

all the wood is cut and I am trimming back the sides of the hatches before I waterproof everything. Was wondering how much of a gap I should have on each side of the ply wood hatch to account for the carpet that will be wrapped over it. I have been cutting and checking with some scraps and it seems like I need a good 3/8 on each side? Plus I am worried about swelling or shrinking with heat. Any experience as always is greatly appreciated!!

-John

 

[chconger]

Re: laying carpet over new deck and hatches

Hi

It's hard to visualize. Any picts?

Chris

 

[Yacht Dr.]

Re: laying carpet over new deck and hatches

Hey guys,

all the wood is cut and I am trimming back the sides of the hatches before I waterproof everything. Was wondering how much of a gap I should have on each side of the ply wood hatch to account for the carpet that will be wrapped over it. I have been cutting and checking with some scraps and it seems like I need a good 3/8 on each side? Plus I am worried about swelling or shrinking with heat. Any experience as always is greatly appreciated!!

-John

Well the proof is in the pudding .. you did your homework and it seems like you need your 3/8 gap on each side for the wrap.

I dont think your ply is going to expand on the end grain .. so I think whatever measurements you take will be a tight fit or a loose fit .. or a perfect fit.

There really is no way of telling for the future of fits ..

I have done both loose and hard fits. But sometimes the user does not tell me the use or maintenance of the carpet/floor.

I normally go loose.

YD.