That old oak handrail finally gave out on me yesterday

I installed it on a porch in the North End about fifteen years ago, and I guess the constant moisture from the harbor air got to the joinery. I had to go back and replace the whole lower section with a new piece of ipe, using stainless steel fasteners this time. Has anyone else had a classic project fail after more than a decade, and what did you learn from it?

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cameronp479d ago

Yeah, that's just how it goes sometimes...

the_tessa9d ago

Used to fight that feeling too, but honestly @cameronp47, you learn to roll with it.

reese_rodriguez869d ago

Totally get that "how it goes" feeling. Reminds me of when my old car would just overheat in summer traffic. I'd be stuck there, knowing I just had to wait for it to cool down, no way around it. You just sit and accept the situation for what it is. Some things you can't force, you know?