What contractors want homeowners to know for Deck Safety Month. Featuring: Michelle Hendricks, director of marketing at Deckorators, Blake Carter, owner of California Deck Pros based in San Diego, CA, Jason Varney, founder of Dock & Deck in Knoxville, TN.
As spring blooms and families head outdoors, the North American Deck and Railing Association (NADRA) is encouraging homeowners across the U.S. and beyond to take a few minutes this May to “Check Your Deck®” during Deck Safety Month®.
Deck safety should be a priority in every season, not just during Deck Safety Month® in May. Estimates show that half of the decks in the U.S. need repair or replacement*, with many having issues with ledger boards.
May is Deck Safety Month®, and as an Ambassador Owens Corning® Lumber encourages you to prioritize deck safety in every season. Estimates conclude that half of the decks in the U.S. require repair or replacement*, many of which have problems with ledger boards.
With warmer weather and more time spent at home, NADRA is calling on professionals in the decking and outdoor living industry to help promote deck safety and Check Your Deck® this May and beyond. With over 60 million decks in the US, 50 million being residential and 10 million commercial, there are estimated to be 30 million decks that have exceeded their useful life and are in need of repair or replacement.
Several people were reported hurt after a deck they were standing on collapsed to the ground in Teaneck, New Jersey
"Deck Safety is an important part of our company values and mission. Being able to advocate this message to homeowners and retailers across the nation is our duty as a manufacturers and industry leaders." Andrew Pantelides, Regal Ideas Inc.
With warmer weather and more time spent at home, NADRA is urging homeowners to prioritize deck safety and Check Your Deck® this May and beyond. The US has over 60 million decks, with 50 million being residential and 10 million commercial. An estimated 30 million of these decks have exceeded their useful life and are in need of repair or replacement.
As professionals in the industry, we have a responsibility to educate homeowners and businesses on the importance of deck safety. We encourage deck builders, lumberyards, manufacturers, and inspectors to join NADRA in promoting Deck Safety Month® and sharing NADRA's resources with their customers. By doing so, we can help ensure user safety, as well as extend the deck's lifespan, improve appearance, and increase livability.
A popular bar in Nashville was evacuated after a portion of the outdoor deck seemingly collapsed. Patrons at Loser's Bar and Grill in Midtown were enjoying their Wednesday (August 3) evening ahead of Whiskey Jam when the floor of the deck suddenly buckled around 6 p.m., WKRN reports. There were also reports of a potential gas leak. While initial reports stated the deck collapsed, the Nashville Fire Department has since confirmed the incident is not classified as a collapse. No injuries were reported.
