Are Postsaver sleeves necessary

Building materials, construction techniques and code requirements constantly change. Keeping up with these changes by adopting industry best practices, such as using Postsaver® Postsaver sleevesleeves, ensures lower maintenance while increasing the lifespan of many projects. Decks are one area where keeping up with best practices is more important than ever. Changes in the the wood treating process, brought about by environmental concerns, have resulted in more Eco-friendly lumber but with a corresponding reduction in protection against the elements.

 

Vulnerabilities solved by Postsaver sleeves

ground line post rot photo

6×6 treated post that succumbed to ground line rot

Decks are expected to withstand the elements year round for decades. However ground level rot has become a real problem for too many of today’s Eco-friendly posts that are treated with less effective and lower concentrations of preservatives. The organisms that cause wood rot thrive in the first 8 or so inches of soil where the optimum conditions of moisture, oxygen and nutrients are prevalent.  This same depth is where load bearing deck posts rest on their concrete footings.  If unprotected posts decay it can lead to the entire deck settling, shifting or possibly collapsing long before the deck has reached the end of it’s serviceable life. Postsaver® sleeves solve this problem by sealing out air and moisture in this vulnerable area.

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Wood’s Home Maintenance service builds quality decks custom designed to meet your needs.  We can also supply CAD drawings suitable for submission to the inspections dept.  Let us get started on your project today!

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About Tony Wood

Tony is a life time resident of North Carolina with over 40 years experience in multiple facets of the industrial, commercial and residential construction industry. For the past 33 years he has owned and operated Wood's Home Maintenance Service, providing services primarily in Johnston, Wake and Sampson Counties of North Carolina. ______________ ______________________________________________________ The information contained in this Blog is opinion derived, from hands on experience of over 40 years in the construction industry and by extensive research by the author. All postulations are referenced to the geographic location in which this experience was gained.
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