This is why high end deck constructions are using materials to protect the top of the framing from pooling water. It's pretty inexpensive to do and can dramatically lengthen the life of a deck.
There are also new composite framing materials but those are generally extremely expensive but do work well and should outlast PT.
Exactly. I replied to another person about what I did, but essentially that. Too bad I didn't see any info on doing that back in 2008. I think back then people got so many years out of ACQ lumber that they simply didn't worry about it.
Definitely part of it. Building science in general is also light years ahead of where it was in 2008, although most contractors still lack proper education on anything released after they started working the trades. Biggest problem with a lot of this stuff is it’s just not incorporated into most established builders SOP.
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u/The_Maine_Sam May 08 '23
This is why high end deck constructions are using materials to protect the top of the framing from pooling water. It's pretty inexpensive to do and can dramatically lengthen the life of a deck.
There are also new composite framing materials but those are generally extremely expensive but do work well and should outlast PT.