Deck Safety Fayetteville AR

If you find split, checked or rotten wood members you should replace them. Check to make sure you're fasteners are not corroded, missing or loose. It's also important to make sure railings are secure and meet current code standards. Stairs are also very important to safety and egress. Take a little time each spring to inspect your deck and make repairs will help you enjoy your deck for years to come and ensure the safety of your family and guests.

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NWA Metal Buildings
479-366-1342
Rogers
Rogers, AR
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(479) 248-7793
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G Q Inspection Service
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Triple AAA Home Inspection
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May is National Deck Safety Month and deck failures and collapses are on the rise according to the North American Deck and Railing Association. According to NADRA there have been over 30 deaths reported in this country between 2000 and 2006 as a result of deck collapses. It is also estimated that there are over 40 million decks over 20 years old in this country.

Statistics like that make it abundantly clear that it is important to inspect your deck on a yearly basis and make sure that it's structurally sound. You don't have to be a structural engineer to do a basic inspection of the structural members. It's important to look for split, checked and decayed wood. Over time foundations can move causing movement of structural members, misalignment, buckling and settling.

If you find split, checked or rotten wood members you should replace them. Check to make sure you're fasteners are not corroded, missing or loose. It's also important to make sure railings are secure and meet current code standards. Stairs are also very important to safety and egress. Take a little time each spring to inspect your deck and make repairs will help you enjoy your deck for years to come and ensure the safety of your family and guests.

My deck is only two years old and I've found a couple of loose fasteners and warped members. It only took a few minutes to fix those minor problems and ensure another safe season on the deck.

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NWA Metal Buildings

479-366-1342
Rogers
Rogers, AR


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