Sunday, August 5, 2012

Deck Construction News and videos

call Michael at 601 750 2274 for any estimates or questions

DeckExpo 2010 Recap - September/October 2010
by Andy Engel
What caught the eye of PDB editor Andy Engel at DeckExpo 2010? Read his report from Baltimore on new products, trends in the industry, and some good reasons you should consider attending in 2011.
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Hardware Watch 2010 - March/April 2010
by Joe Stoddard
Smartphones and other handheld devices are up and coming technological wonders that can help you run your business more effectively.
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Big Beams? No Problem - January/February 2010
We found this video of Minnesota carpenter and deck builder Brian Campbell making quick work of crosscutting 6x6 timbers using a Makita 16-inch circular saw.
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Are the Wood Treatment Wars Over? - September/October 2009
by Andy Engel
The withdrawal in 2004 of chromated copper arsenate (CCA) from the residential treated-wood market led to a spate of new preservatives such as ammoniacal copper quat (ACQ) and copper azole (CA).
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PDB WEB EXCLUSIVE: Complex Pergola Details - July/August 2009
by Laurie Elden
Careful planning and steel reinforcement help create the illusion that two separate structures are a single 78-foot-long pergola.
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Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Check your deck for DANGERs. NADRA checklist 601 750 2274

Your deck is the perfect place to enjoy the warm weather with friends and loved ones. But an unsafe deck could possibly collapse, causing serious injuries to you and your guests.
The number of deck failures and resulting injuries has been increasing at an alarming rate. Between 2000 and 2008, there were at least 30 deaths reported as a direct result of deck collapses, and more than 75 percent of people on a deck when it collapses are injured or killed. With 40 million decks in the United States that are more than 20 years old, it's important for homeowners to check their deck.
The North American Deck and Railing Association is dedicated to increasing public awareness of the necessity for regular inspection and maintenance of existing decks and proper installation of new decks.
A key element of enjoying your deck for years to come is making sure it is safe and code compliant. NADRA's "10-Point Consumer Safety Checklist" is an efficient way to take a good look at the different parts of your deck, with an eye to what might need maintenance, repair or replacement. Safety first, fun second -- make sure your deck is safe to enjoy.
You might also consider a professional inspection. "A professional inspection will examine every inch of your deck, provide information on your deck's capacity limits, identify any dangerous problem areas and give you a map of what to keep your eye on in the future. If your deck is older, this might include a regular deck inspection schedule," says Mike Beaudry, executive vice president for NADRA.
Older decks require closer scrutiny. Many of these decks were built before code requirements were in place to protect consumers. Some of these decks may have deck-to-house attachments using only nails. If your deck is older, it is even more important to have it inspected by either a home inspector (NADRA recommends ASHI-certified home inspectors) or a knowledgeable deck builder (see the listing at nadra.org). NADRA member deck builders are required to adhere to a code of ethics and comply with state licensing and insurance requirements.

click here for a checklist from NADRA