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Green decking Questions

Our builder suggested pressure treated wood, Trex, or a Brazilian hardwood for a new screened in porch. Which is best?

— Susan Schneider Arlington, VA

Randy Potter

Answered by Randy Potter

Santa Clara, CA

EarthBound Homes

March 6, 2012

Can we safely restore the splintery pressure-treated wood deck on our Connecticut home?

— Chris Manchester, CT

Answered by Kevin Holdridge on May 23, 2012

Our builder suggested pressure treated wood, Trex, or a Brazilian hardwood for a new screened in porch. Which is best?

— Susan Schneider Arlington, VA

Answered by Randy Potter on March 6, 2012

What is the best way to make a deck water proof?

— Janice Stewart Goodlettsville, TN

Answered by Polly Osborne, FAIA, LEED AP on October 19, 2011

What is the greenest way to clean wooden decks? Is a diluted solution of bleach the best method?

— Maria Michalczyk Belgrade, MO

Answered by Doug Cameron, LEED GA on August 17, 2011

What is an alternative to pressure-treated wood framing for a deck?

— Barbara Donahue Sandy Hook, CT

Answered by Robert Hartford on April 17, 2011

Wood deck or synthetic lumber? Is PVC a definite no-no? Trying to find out if Trex Transcend has PVC, and if so, should I nix it?

— Susan Mayne San Rafael, CA

Answered by Cynthia Phakos on April 5, 2011

Seeking options for no-VOC or less toxic coatings over pressure-treated plywood for an outdoor deck.

— Marcia Forest Knolls, CA

Answered by Jason Kliwinski on March 8, 2011

I need a few pointers on installing an ipe deck. I have heard there are potential problems with cupping.

— Susan Mayne San Rafael, CA

Answered by Harold Remlinger, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB on February 4, 2011

Can I get LEED-H credit if I use thermo-treated wood for a deck and the raw material certified by FSC?

— Wendy State College, PA

Answered by Rick Goyette on July 21, 2010

What is my greenest choice for a patio or deck material?

— jane stevens Alexandria, VA

Answered by Danny Kelly on May 19, 2010

 
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