
About Our Wood
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Your Backyard Discovery structure is designed and constructed of quality
materials. As with all outdoor products it will weather and wear. To maximize
the enjoyment, safety and life of your structure it is important that you properly
maintain it.
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the strength of my product?
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Instructions for Proper Maintenance
Owner’s Manual
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