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Don't Build Decks That Rot

Coastal Contractor

March/April 2007
by Kim and Linda Katwijk
To extend deck life, eliminate pockets that catch water and debris.

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Don't Build Decks That Rot To extend deck life, eliminate pockets that catch water and debris Kim and Linda Katwijk Will your decks rot long before they ought to? To ensure a longer life for the decks I put so much into, I use a number of techniques to prevent rot from taking hold. My methods don't take a lot of extra time or cost much - and they make great selling points when I'm talking to potential customers, setting me apart from fly-by-night competition. Here are the basics. Elements of Rot Wood rot is caused by a fungus, a

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