Deck Safety and Maintenance - May 27th, 2021

About the House with Troy Galloway

In this 64th episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy celebrates National Deck Safety Month by explaining what goes into making a sturdy deck and how to ensure it lasts a lifetime. Find out how to avoid water and termite damage.

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5:10 May is National Deck Safety Month

5:40 In 1995 100+ people were injured in Wentzville, MO when a deck collapsed following a Grateful Dead concert

7:03 Decks are designed to handle a lot of weight

8:20 A deck doesn’t necessarily have to be attached to the house

9:30 Support posts

11:16 Attaching ban boards to the home and the deck

11:30 Removing the siding to attach boards and bolting patterns

12:55 Sway bar attachments cut down on movement

14:00 Flashing and treated lumber

15:00 Deck lower than the door

19:30 Joist hangers

20:47 Don’t use roofing nails on the deck and avoiding rust

28:30 Decks have movement

29:35 Stringers for stairs

31:00 Galvanized metal straps

32:00 Support post, concrete piers, and frost lines

37:06 Decking material and handrails

39:08 Treated and sealed wood

41:30 Keeping decking tight together

43:07 Deck coating used to hide rot and unsafe conditions

45:35 Ground level deck and no flashing means termites

46:19 Concrete is cheaper than a ground level deck