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Originally Posted by gregpark
Not sure what "section" refers to but the staggering of butt joints is important to the overall look. The rule of thumb is no butt joints on adjoining courses closer together than the width of a board. Also, if the material has varied shading from plank to plank (many do and it's a good look) I avoid putting 2 dark shaded boards together side by side. It'll look like a dark area in the over all floor. What you selected may be consistent in color though and the installers won't need to pay attention. The instructions could be referring to short starters but I never worry about that. I'll start a course with a piece less than 8" all the time and have never had a call back because of it.
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OK thanks, Greg. By "section" I meant a piece of plank. Specifically one that is shorter than the original length.
I gotta tell ya......now I'm wondering about just doing this myself. It sorta looks like fun more than work!
The hardest part would be moving some of the bigger pieces of furniture that remain - but even that I think I could handle - especially considering my experience in both landscaping and the stuff I have moved around at my place!
This place can really be an enabler sometimes...lol....