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This question is from a homeowner in Florida who is replacing boards on their dock on a freshwater lake. Should he use the product Preserve CA-C?
And the answer is:
Since this is a fresh water lake, as long as the decking will not be submerged in the water and the water line is consistently below the band board, our EcoLife product could be utilized. A good rule of thumb to use is the decking should be above the water line consistently a minimum of six inches. If the decking will not be above the water line consistently then I would recommend the Preserve Product in a Ground Contact Use (UC4A).
Thank you again for contacting Viance and inquiring about our products. Happy Building.
Kind Regards,
Jonathan Whitehead, Eastern Region Sales
704-493-0023
jwhitehead@viance.net
Dock photo courtesy of Dobbins Decks and Docks, Mooresville, NC.