Illuminate the Safety of Your Deck

May has arrived, and with it, Deck Safety Month. This month takes into account the overall wellness of your deck’s structure and its potential lifespan. While many people inspect their deck’s basic lumber and fastening features during this month, it is just as important to keep in mind other factors that may be contributing to an unsafe space, like your …

Want a Safe Deck? Build One!

The month of May is home to more than just fun in the sun. In fact, May is Deck Safety Month, an important time to take into consideration the durability and stability of those outdoor additions we love so much. May also signifies the time of year when many people start to remodel and improve their decks. As you start …

Deck Safety Month is the Perfect Time to Inspect and Repair Your Deck

May is Deck Safety Month. This designation was established by the North American Deck and Railing Association in an effort to increase public awareness of the importance of regular deck inspection and maintenance and stress the importance of proper installation of new decks. Since spring tends to be when most people begin using their decks for the season, this is …

May is National Deck Safety Month – How Safe is Your Deck?

In recent years there has been an increase in the number of decks that have collapsed, fallen apart, or failed in some other way. In many of those cases, these failures could have been prevented with routine maintenance. In an effort to increase public awareness that regular inspections and maintenance of existing decks and proper installation of new decks save …

Winter Deck Safety 101

Before the first chance of significant snowfall of the season, check to see if your deck is prepared to handle the weight or if it needs some repair work. Unfortunately deck safety is typically neglected until a deck collapses. In recent years, the number of deck collapses has been on the rise because most homeowners don’t realize the life expectancy …