05/15/2026
No joist tape?! đź‘€
In the Deep South, heat + humidity + rain are a perfect recipe for deck rot. The fastest way water destroys a deck? Right through the tops of your joists.
Joist tape creates a waterproof barrier that helps stop moisture from soaking into the framing — protecting the structure before the boards even go down.
Most homeowners never see this part… until it’s too late. ⚠️
Build it once. Build it right.