I had been keeping this deck alive for several years with an occasional replacement board, some sanding, a little deck stain. I even trimmed the ends of a section of the cantilevered deck boards. But ...
Warped deck boards are often caused by redistribution of stress within the boards. This could lead to uneven surfaces, a deformed deck, and an unstable structure. Termites, powder post beetles ...
Thermally modified wood is currently positioned to be a disruptive material in the wood decking (and siding) industry, especially with the anticipated new CITES regulations on Ipe and Cumaru hardwoods ...
Over the past few years, big changes have been underway in the decking world. Wood has historically been the material of choice for many homeowners, mainly because of its relatively low cost.