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Pittsburgh Joist Tape: Do You Need It?
In this episode of Deck Builders Pittsburgh, we answer a question a lot of homeowners ask when they start planning a new deck: what is joist tape, and does your deck need it? Joist tape is a protective product applied to the top of wood framing members before the deck boards go down. Its main purpose is to help keep moisture from sitting directly on the framing surface, which can matter a lot in Pittsburgh’s climate, where cold winters, freeze-thaw cycles, humid summers, and frequent rain can all work against outdoor wood structures. We walk through how joist tape is used, why it’s especially…
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