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Natural Wood Decking

Tough-as-steel natural wood decking

From The Family Handyman

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You’ll pay about $1.60 per linear foot (about the same cost as clear cedar and many composites) for 5/4 x 6 material, the size of ordinary wood decking. Other sizes are available for rails, stairs and furniture.

Decking that looks this good, costs this much and lasts this long (at least 30 years) requires quality fasteners like stainless steel screws or hidden deck fasteners like the EB-TY system. You can special-order Ipe at most lumberyards and many home centers. For more information, contact the companies below.

Banner Elk Trading Co., (877) 909-8575.
bannerelktrading.com

Outback Decking Co., (610) 527-6699.
outbackdecking.com

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