List of Articles by Frank Woeste
Is your deck safely connected to your house?
Data collected for deck failures since 2001 show that one of the primary reasons for deck collapses is the failure of nail-only connections between the deck and the primary structure.
Date Posted: 07/13/2020
Coastal decks: Red rust on decks is a safety warning
A coastal deck having red rust at nail connections is not only an appearance issue, but also a safety warning that the structural components of the deck may be unsafe and could cause a total collapse of the deck floor, guard (guardrail) or stairs.
Date Posted: 09/09/2019
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