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Raised Deck Personal Safety

Observing a raised deck, key elements is ledger flashing and ledger fastening.

When ledger flashing is not present and above drainage enters between the rim / band board; wood decay may occur.

Moisture Intrusion – Missing Ledger Deck Flashing

 

Below: observed joist brackets and ledger bolting – not present.

Deck Joist nailed ONLY!

Ledger Fastening – QUESTIONED

 

These condition pair a personal safety issue. Appropriate deck repairs would be a recommendation.

Category: Personal SafetyBy hhipropFebruary 28, 2017Leave a comment

Author: hhiprop

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