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Wood decks are popular outdoor wood products in Japan, and their durability is the most important aspect for their long-term use. To prevent decay, wood members should be maintained at a low moisture condition. However, surface checks occurring during long-term use may make the moisture content inside the wood members high, causing decay. In this study, water absorption and drying tests of flat grain...