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Joist Tape Basics for Durham Deck Owners
In this episode of Deck Builders Durham, we’re answering a question many homeowners ask when they start planning a new deck: what is joist tape, and does your deck need it? If you are looking at a wood-framed deck in Durham, the short answer is that joist tape is a protective strip applied to framing members, usually along the top edge of joists and other exposed lumber, to help keep moisture from soaking in where boards fasten down.
Joist tape is not the same thing as a waterproofing system, and it is not a substitute for proper design or fastening. Think of it as one more layer of…
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