It is important that you carefully construct your house. This video was created by Dr. Decks explains common mistakes that deck builders need to avoid to ensure their decks are built to last.

Plan is often the first thing to do wrong. It’s difficult building decks to make mistakes if they begin building without drawing out a design. Another error is using too small footings. Ask your engineers to tell the deck builder what size of footing they’ll need. If the base is too narrow, it can be removed. This could lead to problems if you use the wrong-sized framing. If framing is too narrow or long, it can cause problems. Deck builders need to be aware of this prior to starting creating.

A second common mistake is in the attaching the structure to the house. Every chance of a deck falling off from the house could pose a risk to safety, so deck builders should connect their decks with care! If your joists are not properly spacing, you will need to adjust this. If deck builders put too much apart the spacing could cause a warp in the deck. Finally, improper blocking is the biggest mistake. To ensure that deck builders have the ability to build strong blocks for the rails that are on their decks, they must also make sure the rails are supported using something strong.

Deck builders can be expected to create safe and secure decks if they avoid these common mistakes. e7zxc6lxd4.