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How much spacing should I have between decking boards? I'm using 5/4x6 pressure-treated wood

I meant, metal bridging or solid blocking between joists?

Would you use metal bridging for solid blocking?

Is it necessary when trying to eliminate bouncy Joists to use 3/4 inch plywood or can I use half-inch? Reason I ask is because I have a bunch of half inch sheets left over and was thinking about just using that since I had it. And then by 3/4 for where I need more. Or just double up on the...

I want a clean look. When using a trim gum the nail heads sit below the surface so I would puddy over the heads. I'm using PVC do there are no worries of rot.

PVC. U can't predrill if you are using a trim gun. What are you suggesting by predrilling?

I'm putting PVC 4x8 sheets on the ceiling outside to a front door (alcove). After their installed, tongue and grove boards will go on the side (vertically). When I install the ceiling I will use construction adhesive to go against the joist. My question is how do I go about nailing? My initial...

True. Then here is my next question, do I double up on the joist where the legs land? or do I double up on every joist that falls under the table.

I saw Holmes on homes do it. So I wanted to see what others had to say. Their 2x10 joists

I am putting a pool table in my living room and it will weight close to a 1000lbs. I was going to sister plywood strips to the existing joists to strengthen them. I had a bunch of 1/2 inch sheets left over. However everything I read suggest 3/4. Do I necessary need to put down 3/4 or can I get...