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Pressure Treated Timber protects against timber rot and insect damage, but it is not infallible.<\/p>\n

\"\"Builder Tim Carter explained in this\u00a0Washington Post article\u00a0<\/a>that there are several reasons pressure-treated timber can deteriorate quicker than expected. According to Carter, \u201cThe bottom line is that timber rots and many things can go wrong in the treatment process, causing premature failure.\u201d Perhaps the chemicals didn\u2019t penetrate deeply enough, so screw holes invite the possibility of water damage. Cracks in the timber also encourage rot.<\/p>\n

Carter stated, \u201cAny number of products are available to stop water from entering the treated timber. Last year, as part of my deck reconstruction project, I applied a special tape on top of my timber joists before I installed the decking. This tape has a butyl rubber adhesive and seals around the shaft of the screws used to attach the hidden fasteners for the decking.\u201d<\/p>\n

Timber should be treated according to its use, and outdoor timber needs the most protection against weather and insects. The current Australian Standard for using preservative-treated timber is AS 1604.1: Specification for preservative treatment<\/a> – Sawn and round timber. While treated timber is essential in construction, it is not fail-proof: \u201cBut some failures continue to be reported, typically around poorly flashed ledger boards, where water collects on wide deck boards, and in the seams between built-up beams,\u201d according to\u00a0ProRemodeler.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Rot is a Real Threat for Any Timber<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pressure-treating can make timber water-resistant, but it\u2019s not 100 per cent rot-resistant. Water can enter any time the timber moves, bends, or cracks. While this may seem worrisome, the key is to keep the water away.<\/p>\n

\"\"On the\u00a0Ask the Builder website<\/a>, Carter endorses Trex Protect as the product he prefers. \u201cI have faith in the product and have taken steps using modern new products to minimise water infiltration into both the new deck and the existing treated lumber,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Trex Protect<\/a>\u2019s butyl tape is easy to use and convenient to apply. Available in three widths \u2013 50 mm x 20 m for joists, 100 mm x 20 m for bearers and 279.4 mm x 15.2 m for rim joists \u2014Trex Protect is applied as a cap (vs wrapping) to horizontal and vertical surfaces, allowing the timber to breathe. It comes with a 25-year warranty that guarantees you will get more life out of your deck.<\/p>\n

So, if you\u2019re installing a pressure-treated timber deck, don\u2019t skip the essential and low-cost step of protecting your bearers and joists. The\u00a0small cost\u00a0<\/a>is well worth adding years to your new deck.<\/p>\n

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