{"id":31,"date":"2018-05-22T11:29:48","date_gmt":"2018-05-22T15:29:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/trexprotect.wpengine.com\/?page_id=31"},"modified":"2025-03-05T20:04:30","modified_gmt":"2025-03-06T01:04:30","slug":"blog","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/trexprotect.com\/uk\/blog\/","title":{"rendered":"Blog"},"content":{"rendered":"
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<\/a>Creative Raised Decking Ideas for Your Garden<\/a><\/span><\/div>
<\/a>What is Deck Joist Tape? A Complete Overview<\/a><\/span><\/div>
<\/a>How to Identify Dry Rot: Signs and Treatment<\/a><\/span><\/div>
<\/a>How to Select the Ideal Colour for Your Composite Decking<\/a><\/span><\/div>
<\/a>Trex Grooved vs. Square Composite Decking: What\u2019s the Difference?<\/a><\/span><\/div>
<\/a>Creating a Floating Deck Over a Flat Roof<\/a><\/span><\/div>
<\/a>What is Composite Decking Made of?<\/a><\/span><\/div>
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\"\"<\/a>Can You Pressure Wash Decking?<\/a><\/span><\/div>
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<\/a>Building a Deck in the Winter<\/a><\/span><\/div>
\"\"<\/a>Best Waterproof Tape<\/a><\/span><\/div>
<\/a>How to Protect Your Deck for Winter<\/a><\/span><\/div>
<\/a>Composite vs Wood Decking: Which Is Right for Your Outdoors?<\/a><\/span><\/div>
<\/a>How Do You Protect Deck Joists?<\/a><\/span><\/div>
<\/a>How Long Do Treated Deck Joists Last?<\/a><\/span><\/div>
<\/a>What Does Joist Tape Do?<\/a><\/span><\/div>
<\/a>How Do You Apply Joist Tape?<\/a><\/span><\/div>
<\/a>How to Clean Your Deck the Right Way<\/a><\/span><\/div>
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\"\"<\/a>How to Remove Butyl Tape Easily and Effectively<\/a><\/span><\/div>
<\/a>Butyl Tape vs Silicone: Which is Better?<\/a><\/span><\/div>
<\/a>Is Butyl Tape Waterproof and Permanent?<\/a><\/span><\/div>
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<\/a>What is Flashing Tape?<\/a><\/span><\/div>
<\/a>How to Install Deck Flashing<\/a><\/span><\/div>
\"\"<\/a>The Top 5 Reasons to Use Deck Flashing Tape<\/a><\/span><\/div>
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<\/a>What is the Best Protection for Wooden Decking?<\/a><\/span><\/div>
\"\"<\/a>How to Apply Joist Tape<\/a><\/span><\/div>
\"\"<\/a>When Should I Replace my Timber Deck?<\/a><\/span><\/div>
<\/a>What is Bearer Tape?<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Bearer tape is deck protection tape, an inexpensive add-on with big results. While composite decking has grown more popular in recent years, the deck\u2019s supporting structure is most often still made of timber. Because timber is economical and readily available, it is a popular choice for framing new deck construction. 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