Decking Safety

Protect your home & family with our safety tutorials on all things decking.

Deck Safety Checklist

This deck safety checklist helps you identify issues before they become serious. We also provide deck maintenance and inspection advice.

You should inspect your deck annually to make sure it can stand up to your outdoor gatherings. Use our six-point inspection plan to help.

Keep fire from gaining a foothold on your deck or inside your home's walls with flame-resistant decking and framing materials.

Decks can be dangerous if they're installed incorrectly. In this guide, we discuss safety precautions and installation methods for safe decks.