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title: "Decks fail because…"
url: https://shadoetrack.com/deckfail.htm
description: "Conventional deck construction drives fasteners through the boards into the joists; the wood shrinks, the fasteners loosen and moisture penetrates and promotes rot."
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# Decks fail because…

Eliminate the main cause of deck failure: moisture penetration.

The conventional deck construction applies nails and screws through the deck boards into the wood joists.

The wood weathers and shrinks, nails and screws loosen and pop up, not only becoming hazardous but also promoting rot by allowing moisture to penetrate the deck planks.

Protection is jeopardized even if the wood surface has been treated with a preservative.

Use the SHADOE TRACK and no fastener hole is opened in the walking surface at all.

## Related pages

- [Why Use SHADOE TRACK](https://shadoetrack.com/why.htm)
- [Benefits](https://shadoetrack.com/benefits.html)
- [Installation](https://shadoetrack.com/install.html)
- [Requirement Charts](https://shadoetrack.com/chart.html)