May is National Deck Safety Month and I wanted to take this opportunity to educate people on the importance of maintaining and inspecting your decks. On average, there are 300 hospital visits per year due to deck failure. In 2013, a deck in New Albany, Indiana collapsed with 26 people on the deck, sending 25 to the hospital. See the video from that collapse.
It is important to inspect your deck annually. Look for wood decay, loose railing, and check posts to make sure they aren't fastened with nails or small screws. Call Excellent Home Inspections with any questions.
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