In this episode of the Build Show, Jake explores a topic he’s surprisingly never covered before—deck construction. Filming from a custom home in DeSoto, Kansas, he highlights why this deck is different: it’s framed entirely with PWT treated LVLs instead of traditional pressure-treated lumber. Jake explains how the treatment process permeates the LVL core, creating a more durable, dimensionally stable product backed by a 25-year warranty—something commodity lumber cannot offer. Because LVLs arrive dry, straighter, and structurally stronger, the crew experienced easier handling, longer spans, lighter loads to carry, and faster, more accurate installation. Combined with matching 25-year warranties for tapes and modern decking surfaces, the system delivers a long-lasting, high-performance substructure that aligns with today’s premium exterior finishes. Jake makes a compelling case for why builders should rethink what a deck can be.

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