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House construction materials generally aren t treated with insect resistant chemicals so carpenter ants or termites can get into areas where a new deck made with treated wood attaches to the house.
This system is for a new deck or for a deck that is being renovated because the membrane must be installed before the deck floor is installed.
And because the deck is only a one step high no railing was required.
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Check the handrails and balusters then replace any damaged sections.
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The deck shown here features a pressure treated floor frame that s supported by a ledger board and concrete piers and topped with 5 4 inch decking.
Use deck screws to reattach the good end then cut a piece of like decking to fill the gap and screw it to the joists.
Typically decks aren t meant to be around for that long.
Someone with intermediate diy skill may be able to install these systems per manufacturer s instructions.
The flexible membrane system is for those who want a mostly dry area under the deck.
General contractor tom silva shares ingenious tip for plugging floorboard gaps.