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5 Red Flags Every Agent Should Know About Decks
July 31st, 2014 3:00 PM EST
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• Director of Training • 18 years with US Inspect • Manages manufacturing division, radiation safety and training • Radon measurement course instructor since 2001 • In testing and measurement industries for over 40 years
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Martin Smith, Director of Training
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• Richmond, VA Professional Home Inspector for 14 years • 4 Years as a Commercial Inspector • VMI Graduate with degree in English • Frequent Employee Award Recipient
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Agenda
• 5 red flags every agent should know about decks • Common issues to avoid • Q and A • Promo code
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No Lag Screws in Ledger Board
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#5 No Lag Screws in Ledger Board
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• Improperly secured to the home • Check to ensure bolts are used • Look for washers • Check for water damage near ledger board and home foundation
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A Poor Deck Foundation
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#4 A Poor Deck Foundation
• Slanted posts? • Concrete sinking? • Rotten posts? • Landscaping around or under the deck? • Is my deck level?
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Not Enough Deck Safety
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#3 Not Enough Deck Safety
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• Improper or inadequate spacing for hand rails and guide posts • If surrounding a pool, not including a latch is a legal liability • Not tending to popped nails or poorly secured boards • Board splintering (if wood)
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The Weight of Your Party
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#2 The Weight of Your Party
• Tables, chairs, other furniture and grills add existing weight • 1 sq ft supports a minimum of 40 lbs • What can too much weight lead to?
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#1 A Total Collapse
• Decks can collapse if old, not maintained or built right the first time. • In summary: • Using nails versus lag bolts/screws to secure to home • Having a poor or inadequate foundation • Not enough deck safety • Too much weight for the deck structure
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Simple Deck Maintenance
• Powerwash • Stain • Fix nail pops or loose screws • When unused, clear the deck of furniture, debris, etc. • Shape the landscape
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5 Pool and Spa Problems Every Agent Should Fear
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