[Problem] External High Stone Walls/Gate Decay Isn't Right

[sg4rb0]

I have a bunch of external high stone walls and a couple of gates around my base. I use both gates over 50 times a day easily. I'm told that using the gate has no impact on decay as opening a door only stops nearby foundations decaying. So the decay seems to just keep going on external walls/gates. According to other people, the only way to stop it decaying is to hit it with a hammer. Surely the Rust Dev's need a better solution to this. What is the plan?

[0ni]

Just use normal walls instead. It's more work, but I think it's cheaper and the decay is reset by doors. Plus you can do more with them like honeycombing, hidden tool cupboards and built in airlocks.