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Freeze–Thaw, Rain, and Heat: Building Decks for Pittsburgh’s Climate
In this episode of Deck Builders Pittsburgh, we focus on what Pittsburgh’s climate really does to decks, patios, and outdoor structures. Between freeze–thaw cycles, heavy rain, humid summers, and winter snow, outdoor living spaces here have to work harder than in milder regions. We explain how those conditions affect framing, footings, fasteners, and surface materials so you can understand why some decks last and others fail early.
We start with the ground. Footings that are not set deep enough or properly sized can shift over time as the soil freezes and thaws. We talk about why footing…
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