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UC4 Timber for framing your decking must be certified

UC4 Timber for framing: Are You Asking the Right Questions?

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What are you framing your deck with? In decking, some phrases get used far too casually. “Pressure treated.” “Suitable for outside.” “UC4 timber for framing”, “It will be fine.” Those words sound reassuring. However, they often hide a lack of detail. Many installers still buy structural timber on trust alone. That is where problems start. … Read more

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Why most posts fail from the bottom up under your deck

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Let’s talk honestly about timber posts in the ground If you have been around decks for any length of time, you will already know why most posts fail. It is almost always right at ground level. That should tell us something. Timber does not fail because it is weak. It fails because ground contact creates … Read more