HOW TO BUTT JOIN SLATS
Butt jointing is possibly the easiest step in building your project.
- Vertical slats
- You can use a slat vertically to cover up where you have butt joints.Ie.When the two slats meet on the square post, the vertical slat is to be screwed on front of the joint.
- Using Cover Clips
- It is recommended not to join Base & Cover at the same place. Ie. Leave Base longer to support the joint.
- Overlap the Base & the Cover of your smartslat at different positions to give your slat the length you need. You can support the joint by using the cover clips.
- This type of installation is ideal for long run fencing, eve boards and close off under raised structures.
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