Here’s a question from our 6/1/2019 Today’s Homeowner Radio Show.

Thomas from California says, “I currently have a ramp that rises about 40 inches and uses 2 each 4×8 plywood.
Over the ramp’s lifetime, moisture has destroyed its effectiveness. What type of wood is best to use including the nails to secure the wood?”

We tell Thomas to make sure he uses pressure-treated plywood on 16-inch centers.

Also, roll roofing material can be applied over the wood to make traction.

Listen above for the answer!

Read the blog from the June 1 show and listen to the full broadcast here

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Danny Lipford

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Danny Lipford is a home improvement expert and television personality who started his remodeling business, Lipford Construction, at the age of 21 in Mobile, Alabama. He gained national recognition as the host of the nationally syndicated television show, Today's Homeowner with Danny Lipford, which started as a small cable show in Mobile. Danny's expertise in home improvement has also led him to be a contributor to popular magazines and websites and the go-to source for advice on everything related to the home. He has made over 200 national television appearances and served as the home improvement expert for CBS's The Early Show and The Weather Channel for over a decade. Danny is also the founder of 3 Echoes Content Studio, TodaysHomeowner.com, and Checking In With Chelsea, a décor and lifestyle blog.

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