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Decks/porches

formerly exterior structures attached to the house

Green Basics Decks and Porches

Strategies Design a sheltered entryway

Strategies Provide Drainage Between the Deck and the House

Strategies Consider a patio instead of a wooden deck

Strategies Use naturally rot-resistant wood outside

Strategies Choose recycled wood-plastic composite lumber for decks and railings

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