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A home inspection is a critical step in the home-buying process. It helps to ensure that the home you are considering is safe, functional, and in good condition. One of the key components of a home inspection is the deck inspection. This is because decks can be a source of Read more…
According to Code Check “Almost all balcony deck collapses are not the result of exceeding the allowable live load. Rather, they are from the failure of the attachment to the structure or from neglect and rot. All decks should be routinely inspected for deterioration, insect damage, fastener or connector corrosion Read more…
This may be the most dangerous deck I’ve ever inspected. It has a cantilever construction that is hanging over the support beam by approximately 12 ft! There’s only ten feet of joist behind the beam. This makes the entire structure want to teeter totter over down the embankment. The only Read more…
This deck collapse in Indiana injured many people and sent 7 to the hospital. It had a faulty construction, the beam was not placed above the post. It appears to have been attached to the post themselves If you watch the video you can see the beam breaks and falls Read more…
We are on our way to the season of sun, fun, and warm evenings under the stars. That’s right, summer is afoot! Here in the Pacific Northwest, we treasure our summers. We are able to spend the day on our deck or patio, tend our garden, and bask in the Read more…
When I call for structural repairs, I always recommend that permits are obtained from the local authority having jurisdiction. Yesterday I was out on the east side looking at a fantastic home with a big deck. This deck has a cantilevered beam. there appears to be a modification done to the 6 joists Read more…
Found a few gems today! Siding is not structural, and you cant attach metal hangers on it. This deck is really large, you could have dozens of people on it at the same time, it will need significant repairs We would really like to see it constructed with these metal Read more…