Party on the Patio Safely - Do it With Duradek

Summer is officially here! And one of the best parts of summer is enjoying your balconies, decks and patios in the fantastic summer weather. It doesn't seem to matter if you prefer a quite lounge with a good book or if you enjoy a lively social barbecue; your outdoor living space is the ideal place to be for the next few months. Duradek wants to make sure all the memories you create on your deck are good ones.



Coastal decks constantly exposed
to moisture are most vulnerable
to weakening due to improper
waterproofing. With Duradek,
protection is guaranteed.

With the growing trend of your outdoor living space being an extension of your home, at any time of year balconies and decks are the most popular places for people to congregate, but particularly during the summer months. Can your deck handle the load?

This is particularly important to consider if you live in a coastal region where moisture can deteriorate your deck's integrity if not properly waterproofed. One of the most tragic elements of deck collapse stories is that usually they can be avoided by proper deck maintenance and common sense, but in some instances, neither is present and the price is paid with person injury (and sometimes resulting litigation).

Take for example, a spring-break celebration where several college students suffered from injuries resulting from a deck collapse at a beach house party. A combination of aging and deteriorating wood and over-loaded weight was likely the main contributors to the collapse.

But a group of crazy college kids partying on a balcony is not the only time a deck is at risk of collapsing. In Birmingham, a church luncheon on a residential deck also resulted in a collapse and personal injury.

If you are aware of deck safety concerns, you have probably already performed your annual deck inspection as recommended by the North America Deck and Rail Association (NADRA). If deck safety is something you haven't considered, think about this...according to NADRA there are approximately 40 million decks in North America that are over 20 years old. Most of those decks aren't built to today's building code standards, and combined with aging factors and possible water damage weakening the structure, deck safety may be a topic you want to consider.

If you are questioning the safety or stability of your deck, have a qualified decking professional like a Duradek trained waterproofing specialist come take a look at your deck. You can request a free estimate on ensuring your deck is stable and protected with Duradek, the original vinyl deck waterproofing membrane.