Cory5129
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I just cut out the holes and hatches for my plywood deck. I'm carpeting the deck and hatches with 20 oz. marine carpet. I'm using aluminum piano hinges on the hatches that's 3/16" thick at the top of the hinge. I'm wondering if trimming the hatches so there is 1/4" gap will be enough room for them to close snug. Do I need to cut the piano hinge side wider or will the carpet compress enough? I don't want to screw this up and have the hatches to small and flop around. Thanks.