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Can Bear Board be used for structural purposes?

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Can Bear Board be used for structural purposes?

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Bear Board cannot be used as a substitute for wood in structural applications. Bear Board CAN be used, if properly supported, as a substructure in some applications such as decking directly over an existing concrete patio. As always, be sure to check with your local building codes.