Wood Deck Framing Regulations Get Tougher and More Expensive

A new treated wood industry standard requires “Ground Contact” rated lumber even for above-ground deck joists and beams.
Gary N Smith, SafeHome Inspections
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A new treated wood industry standard requires “Ground Contact” rated lumber even for above-ground deck joists and beams.
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Each week handymen across the country earn great money repairing homes under contract for sellers who listed their “not ready for prime time” home. There are literally dozens of issues I find each week that, if repaired in time, could have saved
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