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RE: Budgeting reclaimed vs. recycled vs. certified-new materials for a small remodel
A future-repair allowance makes more sense for the 35 linear feet of visible shelving than for concealed framing and backing. A damaged shelf may need a matching board, refinishing, or replacement. Replacing concealed ma...
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RE: Building a deck that doesn’t wreck the planet
I get what you mean about the character of real wood - there’s just something about how it weathers over time that composite can’t really mimic. But I’m curious, have you ever tried thermally modified wood? It’s supposed...