Rotting beams. Unsteady railings. Lagging bolts. These terms may not be very exciting– but they
put your family and friends at risk every time they visit your outdoor deck.
News media have reported numerous incidents and accidents involving serious injury
and death.
Having a deck attached to your house – especially if it is elevated
and up a few stories – is a wonderful luxury – but with it comes
responsibility. If the deck is not
inspected or kept up properly, accidents can occur.
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Unsure this is something that could affect you? No matter where in the United States you
live, you can be liable if your deck is not secure. Deck Helmet reviews some of the worst deck
accidents in recent years according to the ASHI Reporter:
- Chicago, Illinois - apartment building porch collapsed on June 29, 2003, 13 people were killed and more than 40 were injured. Inspections showed the lag bolts were actually bent.
- Elyria, Ohio - a deck collapse that injured six people June 2004. The building inspector’s report, filed just hours before the collapse, read, “The balcony’s beams were badly rotted and work done earlier in the day to shore up the rotted beams did nothing to resolve the structural problem.”
- Atlanta, Georgia - Dozens were injured when the 12-year-old deck of an Atlanta mansion collapsed during a Salvation Army party in 1995.
Deck Helmet has helped hundreds of homeowners avoid serious deck
accidents because their unique system eliminates rotting, cracking,
warping, and splitting. Resurfacing rather than costly deck replacement is the answer
for most homeowners. Deck Helmet has received positive reviews for their
outstanding customer service, attention to detail, speed and cleanliness. Find out why Deck Helmet may be right for
you, visit www.deckhelmet.com to learn
more.
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