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In almost all cases, the wood rot was caused by one of two problems: poor deck railing design or poor workmanship. Combine them on the same job, and you will have a mess in short order.

In just a few weeks a builder will show up to completely rebuild my deck. The house is only 20 years old and the treated lumber used to build it is rotting away. The centers of the deck railing pos… ...

The bottom line is that wood rots, and many things can go wrong in the treatment process causing premature failure. About 25 years ago I used treated lumber to construct a play set for my kids.

Choices Multiply in Railings, Posts. August 18, 2006 More than ... Real wood has held its appeal for no other reason than sheer good looks, from piece to piece across the board. ...