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June 14, 2006—What has happened to the great American deck? Not too long ago, it was a rectangular platform of pressure-treated pine appended to the back of a house. These days, though, the deck can be any shape, have a number of levels, feature fireplaces and fountains and even contain a kitchen. In fact, it doesn’t have to be wood anymore.
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