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Originally Posted by Amail
Copper and fungus; just like unicorns.
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OK, there are the exceptions. Do they exist freely in nature? Does this same wood degradation reasonably affect PT deck joists?
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Island911 believes copper in the extreme does. Or is his copper non reactive and could be substituted with any wrap-over covering?
I admit I jumped in too soon with my comment and after your response I delved in. W/o citing a bunch of studies involving micronized copper and nanoparticles, I think the idea of a copper strip is even more effective chemically speaking than a copper cover because the strip will leach into the edge of the joist whereas a cover is going to be in place mainly for it's longevity. Water in his case is apparently not intended to soak into the wood but rather be expelled.
I take my theory from the roofing business where copper and zinc are used to mitigate lichen by killing the fungal side of the complex structure.
Amial, me thinks you know a whole lot more than I ever will, but tell me, is a copper wire on top of a joist exposed to moisture a complete waste of time and material? Tell me if it has no redeemable value or let it go.