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When homeowners invest in premium hardwood decking like Ipe, Cumaru, Tigerwood, or Teak, they usually spend a lot of time comparing wood species, board sizes, and finishes. However, there’s one part of the deck most people barely think about until something goes wrong: the framing underneath it. After more than 20 years in the decking …
If you’re building a deck with pressure treated wood framing, is joist tape worth the extra money and time? For most decks, probably yes. In fact, I think it usually is. And I’ll admit, years ago, joist tape wasn’t something everyone automatically thought about. You framed the deck, installed the boards, and moved on to …
When building a deck, every detail matters—especially when it comes to protecting the structural integrity of your investment. One often-overlooked but critical component is butyl tape, a self-adhering, waterproof flashing tape designed to shield your deck’s substructure from moisture and rot. Let’s discuss what butyl tape is, why it’s essential for your deck joists, and …