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Why is Deck Ventilation Important?

March 25, 2015March 24, 2015 by Mr. Ipe Hardwood

A lot of people ask how much space they need under their deck, or if extra ground clearance is even necessary. At AdvantageLumber.com, we recommend at least 18 inches of open air under the joists. Anything less is risky. But why?

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Categories Brazilian Walnut, Deck Design, Decking, Decking Installation, Ipe Decking Tags Deck Building, deck spacing, deck ventilation, decking air space 14 Comments

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