February 3, 2012 | My deck is supported by wood posts that rest on concrete piles set into the ground. The concrete piles seem to be moving causing a tilt to the wooden post (inward, toward the house). Do you have a guideline on how much post tilt is acceptable? Glenn [...]
April 30, 2011 | Wallace from Midway, GA asks: "[What do I] need to know about fungus destroying CCA lumber?" Huck DeVenzio of Arch Wood Protection Reponds: From your question and e-mail address, I'd guess that you have heard reports from a guy (Sam Brooks) saying that there is a strange [...]
April 30, 2011 | Ken from Orangeburg, SC asks: "I am wondering is there a minimum height requirement for a deck to allow for adequate ventilation under the deck. Is this measured to the top or bottom of the decking timber?" Glenn Mathewson, NADRA's Technical Advisor, responds: Hello Mr. Panitt. Thank [...]
April 26, 2011 | A concerned homeowner in British Columbia asks: I have a 3-foot crawlspace which has a damp concrete floor whenever we get heavy rain. Consequently, the exterior pony walls carrying the fiberglass insulation are beginning to decay. Can I replace the pony walls with preserved wood and not [...]
March 21, 2011 | Lainie Sleppin of Mid-State Lumber asks: “I am getting a number of calls regarding the code on deck stair lighting, no pun but can you shed any light on this code so I can advise correctly. We are talking about guys in the NJ market. Thanks for [...]