Closing minor gaps in wooden deck

[Oreoprojects]

There was a 1cm gap between the spa cedar deck and the Kwila deck that runs parallel to the cedar deck. The gap came about because i preferred to keep the full lengths of Kwila at the front(so it looks good) and have the odd gap at the back. The challenge was to close this gap. Cutting a piece of kwila and then trying to ram it into the space was not an option. Using aluminium to close the gap was the best option.

Materials

One length of L shaped(equal angle) powder coated aluminium.

One length of flat bar powder coated aluminium

Tools

Makita compound mitre saw fitted with Tolsen TCT saw blade specifically designed to cut aluminium cleanly.

Bosh Drill and Drill Driver

Steps

Step 1

Cut L shaped powder coated aluminium to size

Primer painted cut edge. Finished edge with black paint

Installed L shaped aluminium to ceder deck

Step 2

Cut flat bar powder coated aluminium to size

Primer painted cut edge. Finished edge with black paint

Installed flat bar aluminium to Kwila deck

Gap is now closed.

[EricL]

Hello @Oreoprojects 

That gap cover is very nicely done. The best part is it's made of low-profile aluminium which will provide a long service life. It can be taken off and put right back in with very little worry should any repairs need to be done.

Many thanks for sharing.

Eric

[Oreoprojects]

Hi. Eric

Thank you for the supportive comments.