The Deck Professor

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Click the fault

What blocking is for

Click the weak spot behind the guard posts, then fix it
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A guard post bolted to the rim with no blocking behind it.

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The rule this lesson teaches

Blocking stiffens the frame and backs butt joints, border mitres and guard posts.

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