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A deck adds outdoor living space to a house. Whether it is used to host the social event of the season, to have a family meal, or just to relax and watch the sunrise or sunset, a deck is a valuable part of many houses.
Deck Construction
Until about fifteen years ago, decks were considered structures that anyone could build, and just about anyone built them. Investigations of deck failures, and research into deck construction practices, have shown that decks are more complicated than people realized. As a result, building codes (since 2012) have mandated stricter standards for building decks, and many building departments are enforcing these stricter standards.
Deck inspections often reveal failures to comply with modern deck construction standards. Such compliance failures are common with older decks but can also occur with recently built decks. Some of these compliance failures involve safety issues. Building codes do not require that existing decks be brought up to current standards, however, when safety is involved, homeowners would be wise to address safety issues regardless of whether or not doing so is required.
The service life of deck components ranges between ten years (or less) for decks located on the ocean to thirty years for decks in a dry environment. Twenty years is a good average to use in most environments.
What Is a Deck?
A deck is a structure generally made from wood that is usually located adjacent to the house. When most people think about a deck, they think about the structure located at the rear of the house. A deck can, however, be located anywhere on the property. A front porch may be a deck. A stairway and a landing serving a door may be a deck. If the structure is built like a deck, then it is a deck, regardless of where it is located and what it is called. If the structure is a deck, then the deck construction standards apply.
Decks Around Above-Ground Pools
Decks are sometimes built around permanent above-ground swimming pools to provide access to the pool, and to provide a place to relax at the water’s edge. These decks present some special challenges.
Most local governments require an access barrier system around swimming pools to help keep children from entering the pool without supervision, and possibly drowning. If the deck around the pool is part of the access barrier system, it must comply with some special requirements. These requirements can include a specific height for the deck and guards, and self-closing and self-latching gates that allow access to the pool deck.
Pool water contains chemicals that can deteriorate deck components. You should be careful when selecting and installing components for decks around pools. Consider stainless steel for hardware and fasteners and consult manufacturer’s instructions when selecting deck flooring (decking) to ensure that it is designed to resist deterioration by pool water chemicals.
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