Luxury Decks of Southern Oregon

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

Second story load bearing post rotted out

08/25/2026

Second story load bearing post rotted out
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08/24/2026

That pressure-treated board you're building with? The treatment only goes skin deep. Every cut exposes raw wood, and this photo shows what can happen when the end grain is left unsealed.

Pressure treatment protects the outer layer, but cut ends can expose untreated wood. In Southern Oregon, wet winters and intense summer heat make moisture management especially important.

Here's the science, the history, and the fix every Southern Oregon homeowner should know about. Full article: https://luxurydecksofsouthernoregon.com/resources/articles/pressure-treated-lumber-cut-ends-preservative

08/22/2026

That pressure-treated board you're building with? The treatment only goes skin deep. Every cut exposes raw wood, and the photo proves what happens when you skip the seal.

Old growth Douglas fir used to last 30 years in the weather naturally. Today's farmed lumber rots far faster, which is exactly why copper pressure treatment was invented in the 1980s. But the treatment only penetrates the outer shell. Every cut end reopens the vulnerability.

Here's the science, the history, and the fix every Southern Oregon homeowner should know about. Full article: https://luxurydecksofsouthernoregon.com/resources/articles/pressure-treated-lumber-cut-ends-preservative

08/19/2026

08/14/2026

The most important deck work happens where nobody can see it. This footing detail from a recent jobsite shows nine structural elements that work together to make a deck last decades in Rogue Valley conditions.

From pressure-treated posts and 18-inch footings to butyl joist tape and hurricane ties, every connection matters when you are building for the next generation.

Read the full breakdown on our website.

08/10/2026

I recently wrote about essential vs luxury vs legacy: choosing the right deck build. Not every deck is built the same way. Here's a clear breakdown of our Essential, Luxury, and Legacy deck tiers, and how to choose the right one for your Southern Oregon home. Read the full article here: https://luxurydecksofsouthernoregon.com/resources/articles/essential-luxury-legacy-choosing-your-deck-build

08/10/2026

I recently wrote about what i learned in the front row at jobtread bootcamp. Sitting in the front row of a JobTread bootcamp, I learned a software feature could be a trust feature. Here's what that means for how I serve clients back home. Read the full article here: https://luxurydecksofsouthernoregon.com/resources/articles/what-i-learned-front-row-jobtread-bootcamp