Inspect your wood deck
Each spring, probe the ledger where the deck meets the house, the posts, joists, boards, railings and stairs for soft wood, and have a deck builder look at anything spongy or loose.
Homes with a wood deck
- Time
- 45 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- How often
- Yearly
If you skip it
Decayed wood or loose fasteners can weaken a deck, and the ledger board where it attaches to the house is a common source of deck failure.
Source: nadra.org
How do I check my deck to make sure it’s safe?
Clark, Haven's home assistant, walks you through it for your home. Haven keeps it on your list and reminds you each time it’s due.
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