Are You an Expert in Maintaining Wooden Houses?Share:FacebookPinterestTwitterMailWhy is it important to leave a gap between wooden deck boards?27%Next Correct Incorrect Wood expands when it absorbs moisture, so gaps prevent boards from warping or cupping as they swell. Why is it important to leave a gap between wooden deck boards? To allow room for expansion when wood gets wet To trap debris and prevent water runoff To make the deck look more modern To reduce the weight of the deck structure 27%