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		nocoiner on July 20, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Geothermal Ahead of Schedule Too interesting. I just saw your other comment about the longevity of properly maintained wood pilings. Never would have thought that preventing rot would require them remaining wet.

jacquesm on July 20, 2023 | [–]

It's either keep them bone dry or keep them wet, but alternating it is a really bad idea.

mighmi on July 20, 2023 | [–]

Consider that buildings in Venice are all on wood pilings. The water eventually petrifies them into stone!

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