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Yes, It Is Possible To Overload Your Deck

By on June 24, 2015 in Deck Construction, Deck Inspection, Deck Repair

Every year dozens of decks collapse across the United States causing minor and serious injuries. In almost all cases of deck collapse, overload is a factor. A well-made deck is built to hold a significant amount of weight, but every structure has its limits. It’s important for you as a homeowner to realize that your […]

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Deck Collapses Do Happen – Deck Safety Month Reminder

By on May 5, 2015 in Aging Deck, Deck Construction, Deck Inspection, Deck Maintenance, Deck Repair, Decks

  May is Deck Safety Month and serves as a good reminder for all homeowners to take a little time this coming weekend to check and make sure their deck is structurally sound. Over many years, a deck’s support can weaken, increasing the chances of a dangerous collapse. According to the International Association of Certified […]

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Different Levels of a Deck Repair – Part Three

By on July 3, 2012 in Deck Repair, Decks

Reinforcing or Replacing Components of the Substructure  Deck repairs come in all shapes and sizes, but most of them can be categorized into seven different levels: Cleaning Adding Features Replacing Handrails Replacing Handrail & Deck Boards Reinforce and/or Replacing Components of the Substructure Complete Rebuild Complete Rebuild and Design Changes The previous blog post in […]

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