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Waste by board pattern

Set the waste allowance for this board pattern
House2x boards, 1 1/2 in thick, ordered with 10 percent waste
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A diagonal deck with a picture frame ordered at the straight lay allowance.

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Allow about 10 percent waste on a straight lay and closer to 15 percent on a diagonal.

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