Why can't I find decking in the right dimension

[Figge Bergquist]

I have a terrace laid with decking in the dimension 28 x 95. Now a piece needs to be replaced, but when I search, I can't find that dimension anywhere. In the width of 95, there is only a thickness of 22, if you want 28 it requires at least a width of 120. I live in Skåne and there are plenty of large hardware stores nearby, but none of them have the dimension I am looking for. Do I have to redo the entire floor?

 

[TheSwoopis]

Both Bauhaus and Beijer have that dimension, otherwise it's just a matter of cutting a 120 board down to 95.

 

[Figge Bergquist]

Both Bauhaus and Beijer have that dimension, otherwise, you can just saw a 120 board down to 95.

Well, I also googled and found the dimension in several places, but when you go in and look it's backordered, or the page removed everywhere. But I guess I'll have to bring out the handsaw then.

 

[Motherfucker]

Well, I also Googled and found the dimension in several places, but when you go in and look, it's out of stock, or the page is removed everywhere. But I guess I'll have to bring out the handsaw then.

Any well-stocked building material dealers can order 28x95 for you, it's no problem. We had this last fall, but it's few who have it in their warehouse inventory since most customers prefer wide decking...
We ordered it through K-bygg; the ordering time was 2 working days...

 

[Figge Bergquist]

All well-stocked building material retailers can order 28x95 for you, it's no problem. We had this last fall but few have it in their inventory as most customers prefer wide decking..
K-bygg ordered it for us with a lead time of 2 working days..

That's exactly what I mean, that few have it in their inventory. Not too long ago, it was standard at all well-stocked hardware stores, but today it's not available anywhere as a stock item. It's likely as you say, that demand for that dimension has decreased, and now I've got the answer to my question; "Why can't I find decking in the right dimension." Thank you for that!

 

[Leif i Skåne]

But I guess I’ll have to take out the handsaw then.

The large hardware stores have a stationary saw by a wall for cutting building boards to size and it can also rip a 120 decking board so it becomes 95x28. The rounded edge is something you have to do yourself. When I built my deck, the electric planer was one of the best tools I used, all the cut surfaces were beveled.

 

[Figge Bergquist]

The big hardware stores have a standing saw by a wall for cutting boards to size; it can also rip a 120 deck board so it becomes 95x28.
What you have to do yourself is the rounded edge.
When I built my deck, the planer was one of the best tools I used; all the cut surfaces were beveled.

Yes, that's probably the way to go. Thanks for the answer.

 

[z_bumbi]

The stationary saws are not intended for ripping boards and in many places it is completely forbidden for employees to do it.
So either you do it yourself or check if they can bring it home. For a few boards, expect to look around as not everyone will take home individual boards.
28x95 is good for both decking and garden furniture etc.

 

[Figge Bergquist]

The standing saws are not meant for ripping boards, and in many places, it's completely forbidden for employees to do so.
So either you do it yourself or check if they can bring it home. For a few boards, expect to look around as not everyone brings home single boards.
28x95 is good for decking and garden furniture, etc.

For my part, it's about replacing a rotten board over two meters long, so it's just a matter of sawing. I agree that 28x95 is a useful dimension and still wonder why it's so rare as a stock item.