Q. I’m starting to have some rot issues with my 10-year-old deck. Not only are some of the treated wood decking boards rotting, but I’m also noticing that the tops of some of the joists are showing ...
I’m starting to have some rot issues with my 10-year-old deck. Not only are some of the treated wood decking boards rotting, but I’m also noticing that the tops of some of the joists are showing ...
Q: My neighbor discovered that many of the floor joists on his outdoor deck are rotting. The rot is along the top, where the decking attaches to them. It’s treated lumber and rated for outdoor ...
Q: I'm starting to have some rot issues with my 10-year-old deck. Not only are some of the treated wood decking boards rotting, but I'm also noticing that the tops of some of the joists are showing ...
Termite damage is due to insects, while wood rot is caused by fungus or water. Knowing the difference between termite damage and wood rot is vital to preventing and treating them. It's easy to confuse ...
Q: Some 20 years ago, I had a “treated” wood deck built behind my home and was told by the builder that additional sealer or wood treatment was not necessary. In fact, the builder said, it could hurt ...
Q. Tim, my neighbor discovered that many of his outdoor deck floor joists are rotting. The rot is along the top where the decking attaches to them. It’s treated lumber rated for outdoor exposure. How ...
The lumber used to build most decks and other outdoor structures is treated with compounds that contain arsenic, and some precautions should be taken to prevent getting the toxin into your system. The ...
In just a few weeks a builder will show up to completely rebuild my deck. The house is only 20 years old and the treated lumber used to build it is rotting away. The centers of the deck railing posts ...
DEAR TIM: I’m starting to have some rot issues with my 10-year-old deck. Not only are some of the treated wood decking boards rotting, but I’m also noticing that the tops of some of the joists are ...
Question: I’m starting to have some rot issues with my 10-year-old deck. Not only are some of the treated wood decking boards rotting, but I’m also noticing that the tops of some of the joists are ...