How Safe is your Deck???

As the weather starts to improve around New England more and more homeowners are starting to migrate outside to use their decks. It's important that before you start using your deck this season you make sure that it is safe and secure.

A simple, annual inspection doesn't take long or require special tools, but can help prevent unnecessary accidents, and keep your deck a safe place for everyone to enjoy. Especially in New England where there's a lot of snow and ice, your deck could have developed a trouble spots over the winter.

Almar encourages all homeowners to have your deck inspected for safety and comfort issues. When we examine an existing deck we look for and discuss the following issues with you:

1. Improper Footings - All footings should be 48" deep and should be made of proper concrete.
2. Missing joist hangers/framing supports.
3. Missing or improperly installed balusters, or railings.
4. Safe and easy to grip handrails.
5. Splintering Pressure Treated wood.
6. Rising nail heads.
7. Rot issues.
8. Deck accessories that may be hazardous such as, anything that creates heat (grills, fire pits, etc.)
9. Upgrading Pressure Treated wood to lower maintenance Composite decking.

If its time to get an old deck inspected or you are ready to build a new deck please give Almar a call (781-826-2577) and we can inspect it for you, and handle all your home maintenance needs.

This is also a great time to upgrade your existing Pressure Treated deck to a lower maintenance decking like Azek or Oasis by Alcoa, where you can spend more time relaxing on your deck rather than working on it.

Call Almar at 781-826-2577 to discuss your special project.
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