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Modified wood continues to gain popularity as a durable, natural alternative for residential and commercial decking. As the category grows, so does the importance of understanding how these products are evaluated for structural applications under today’s building codes.

A peer reviewed article published in the ICC Building Safety Journal by Robert Tichy, Ph.D., examined one of the most fundamental questions surrounding modified wood products: how code listings help verify that structural materials meet the requirements of the International Building Code (IBC) and International Residential Code (IRC).

For contractors, architects, inspectors, dealers, and homeowners, understanding these requirements is more than a technical exercise. Code listed products can help simplify specification, permitting, inspection, and long term confidence in a finished project.

To help make Dr. Tichy’s research more accessible to the building industry, Kebony developed Does Your Deck Pass the Code? This educational white paper summarizes the research in plain language while distinguishing the independent findings from Kebony’s own commentary.

Inside, readers will learn:

  • Why code listings play an important role in structural decking applications
  • How modified wood products are evaluated for code compliance
  • What an ICC Evaluation Service Report (ESR) is and why it matters
  • Questions contractors, designers, and homeowners can ask before selecting decking materials
  • Where to find additional technical resources

Whether you’re specifying materials, building a deck, reviewing plans, or conducting inspections, understanding how products are evaluated for code compliance can help support better informed decisions throughout the project lifecycle.

Download the free Does Your Deck Pass the Code? white paper to explore the research and learn more about today’s code considerations for modified wood decking.

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