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We offer the Premium Dealer Culpeper Treated Lumber Warranty.  This gives you peace of mind with a 20 year pro-rated warranty that not only covers your lumber, but also labor, fasteners and  connectors.  Just purchase your lumber here!

 

PREMIUM Treated Warranty:
CULPEPER PREMIUM TREATED WOOD WARRANTY

Additional Information

PREMIUM WARRANTY

Enhanced Coverage Details:

Years 1 – 5

Replacement wood plus reasonable cost of:

  • Removal and disposal of damaged wood
  • Labor for repair of damaged portion of the structure
  • Fasteners and materials needed to replace or repair the damaged portion of the structure

Years 6 – 10

Replacement wood plus 75% of the reasonable cost of the following items:

  • Removal and disposal of damaged wood
  • Labor for repair of damaged portion of the structure
  • Fasteners and materials needed to replace or repair the damaged portion of the structure

Years 11 – 15

  Replacement wood plus 50% of the reasonable cost of the following items:

  • Removal and disposal of damaged wood
  • Labor for repair of damaged portion of the structure
  • Fasteners and materials needed to replace or repair the damaged portion of the structure

Years 16 – 20

Replacement wood:

Coverage shall only apply to the specific part or component which failed to comply with the warranty and not the entire structure. Costs will be determined “reasonable” based on the 3 bids received in the procedure outlined.

Recommendations on installing your Treated Lumber Decking:

  1. Seal Cut Ends – Whenever you cut your treated decking boards or treated lumber, be sure to coat the cut ends with a below ground wood preservative, ideally a 2% Copper Naphthenate treatment.  In today’s treated lumber market, boards aren’t always treated all the way through the board.  Exposing the inside of the board can sometimes cause rot from the inside out.  At our store, we sell WOODLIFE® CopperCoat and Q8 Wood Preservative.  Just apply to the end of any cut area with a paint or sponge brush.  Both preservatives are sold in gallons and quarts.
  2. Install Deck Flashing – Adding deck board flashing between the joists and deck boards can add years to the life of your deck.  During rainy seasons, moisture can build up between the deck boards and the joists, causing a below ground environment.  This excess moisture can lead to rot on joists and the bottom of the decking board.  By adding a moisture barrier flashing, excess moisture is eliminated, allowing the boards to dry out quicker.  We carry Deck Flash Barrier in a self-adhesive 3″x 75′ or 3″x 25′ roll in stock.
  3. Add 1/8″ Space Between Boards – When using KDAT decking boards, it is always important to add a small space between the boards.  The re-dried boards have already gone through a shrinking process in the kiln and need room to expand during a wet season.  By providing a small 1/8″ space or the space of a framing or 16 penny nail between boards, you will provide the space the board needs.
  4.  Give Deck Ventilation – Decks need plenty of ventilation.  It is recommended to have the joists at least 18″ off the ground and not close in decks underneath.  Adding a nice open lattice under a deck skirt can provide beauty, privacy and ventilation.
  5. Use Heavy Duty Corrosion Resistant Screws – Always use a deck fastener designed for an exterior environment.  It is recommended to use a heavy duty corrosion resistant or stainless steel screws on decking boards and joists.  It is also recommended to use metal connectors on the joists boards and deck bands through-out the structure to add more support.  We have several deck fastening products ideal for your deck in stock.
  6. Stain and Seal Your Deck Now – It is recommended to put an exterior grade stain and or sealer on the wood immediately with kiln-dried decking and lumber.  Kiln-dried lumber has already done its drying.  It is ready for a sealer NOW, not later.
  7. Use Below-Ground Decking – All of our KDAT Yellow Pine Decking is BELOW-GROUND treated to provide more protection against the following situations:
    1. Deck will be in an area where vegetation, leaves and debris is likely to build up.
    2. Decking joists are less than 18″ above the ground.
    3. Deck is in an area that is constantly wet such as on a low-level dock or by an irrigation system.
    4.  There is not adequate air-flow under and around the deck.
    Ground-treated kiln-dried in a premium select grade is now stocked at our yard.

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