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The 6 in treatment zone

Find the wood that sits too close to the ground, then fix it
Clear 2 1/4 in6 in zone
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Untreated blocking and stringer ends inside the 6 in zone.

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Framing lumber closer than 6 in to the ground must be preservative treated, cuts included.

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