May is Deck Safety Month - Is Your Deck Safe?

You may have seen some northwest news coverage about a couple of decks that collapsed recently.  An interesting note is that May is considered "Deck Safety Month".  So what better time than now to take a look at your deck and make sure it's safe!

Many people know the importance of a good water seal for their deck.  But another good question is, "How is the structural quality of my deck?" 

In the last 6 years there have been over 350 reported injuries and 17 deaths as a result of deck failures.  You might be surprised at how many decks are built incorrectly, even by professionals.  On average a deck has a 10-15 year lifespan and should be properly maintained throughout this time.

I stumbled upon an article on Strongtie.com called, "5 Steps to a Safer, Stronger Deck" and thought I would share the info with you.

Click the link to read the article:  http://www.strongtie.com/safedeck/5steps.html

Hope this helps!

- Jay Silver