May/June 2008
by Robert Arnold
New England coastal weather calls for added attention to flashing, fastening, and furnishing.
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Tips for Building By the Sea New England coastal weather calls for added attention to flashing, fastening, and furnishing by Robert Arnold I build decks in Rhode Island, the Ocean State, and I regularly work on the coast where high winds, constant humidity, and wind-driven rain take their toll on decks. Always in the front of my mind is that as deck builders we are responsible for keeping people safe during evening cookouts, family gatherings, and even wild college parties that exceed design loads. In addition to the obvious joist, beam, and footing sizing, we need to make sure our
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