November 2007
Cupping Callback
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Soundings Cupping Callback Q. I added an ipe deck onto a house located on the Ashley River in Charleston, S.C., using 3/4- x 6-inch ipe decking with a continuous groove to accommodate Eb-Ty fasteners. Our crew did not finish the deck; however, the homeowner did apply a deck sealant within a few months. At the one-year walk-through, the homeowners pointed out some gaps and cupping on the deck (see lower photo below). Most of the cupping and gaps are toward the center of the deck, where the boards receive the most sunlight. The areas of decking where the deck is
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