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It is also difficult to reach Passive Home Standards in High Rise ... [Read More](https://blog.ecosupplycenter.com/blog/nyphc15-policy-passive-house-and-a-resilient-new-york-future/) [![Teak decking basic information](https://blog.ecosupplycenter.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/proteak-teak-decking-white-chairs-glass-01-blog.jpg?width=400&height=400&name=proteak-teak-decking-white-chairs-glass-01-blog.jpg)](https://blog.ecosupplycenter.com/blog/teak-decking-weathering-and-sizes/) ### [Teak decking basic information](https://blog.ecosupplycenter.com/blog/teak-decking-weathering-and-sizes/) Posted By: [Brooks Perlin](https://blog.ecosupplycenter.com/blog/author/brooks-perlin) | Jun 6, 2014 5:25:00 AM | 1 minute read 1x4, Random lengths 3’-9’ Material is surfaced to 7/8” x3.5” wide, all 4 edges rolled with ¼” Radius. We can surface thinner than 7/8” but not thicker. We can also eliminate the rolled edges or add a groove for deck clips, Ipe Clips or ... 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