Having a deck or porch attached to your home can be a huge increase in the value of your property. If you’re thinking about building, or even rebuilding, a deck for your home, there are plenty of things to consider. What style will it be? Will you use wood, metal, composite decking, or concrete? Will you have a grill, a hot tub, patio furniture, or some combination of those? Even more important than these decisions is the need to consider the structural capabilities of the deck.
Some homeowners don’t remember that the weight of people and objects on the deck are important factors when calculating the structural support needed. Depending on the circumstances, a relatively small barbecue could mean that you’re placing thousands of pounds of weight on your deck, and it’s not always evenly distributed. And, you might consider that a typical hot tub filled with water can weigh up to 5,000 pounds. For these and other reasons, we highly recommend consulting a professional.
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