Hopefully, this last snow storm was it for spring (really?) meaning most of us can start getting ready to grill and get back to enjoying the great outdoors. Needless to say for the last few months our decks / patios have been left to the mercy of mother nature, while our grills not only had […]
Wacky Wed: Deck Collapse
This last week while attending the Remodeling & Deck Expo, Simpson had their annual deck collapse demonstration which we caught on video. Unlike real life no one was on this one, but yes it really can happen this fast so if you have any doubts about yours, make sure you check yours out.
A Visual Guide for Deck Inspections
We are proud to join NADRA & many deck professionals across the country in recognizing May as National Deck Safety Month. One of the tools we have promoted is a 10 point Safety check for homeowners. This year we thought we would bring it to life with some pictures. If you spot any issues listed […]
Safety Sunday – 20 reminders for grilling
In 2009 alone, over 16 million new grills were sold and a study showed that 82% of the US owns a grill with 97% of those owners admit that they use said grill at least once a year. The biggest day for barbequing or grilling outside should be of no surprise as “We hold these […]
Safety Sunday: Building Safety Month – Backyard Safety
As we close out the month of May, we get to look forward to the start of summer vacations & travel. As we sit on our back decks enjoying a three day Memorial Day weekend, we start looking forward to many more barbeques, backyard parties, & relaxing in the pool &/or spa. Maybe this is […]
May is National Deck Safety Month – Infographic
In conjunction with NADRA, Fiberon & many other fine organizations & companies, we at SLS Construction & Building Solutions would like to remind you that May is National Deck Safety Month & encourage you to check your deck. This year Fiberon has created a great looking infographic that we would like to share with you. Additional Info […]
May is National Deck Safety Month
Ahhh, May – the days are getting longer, when it’s not to hot or to cool to go outside and spend some nice time reading a book, firing up the grill, or having a party. For many of us, this time is generally spent out on our decks. Unfortunately, this is also happens to be […]
NADRA – the Who, the What, and Why it matters
The North American Deck and Railing Association (NADRA) is a non-profit association whose mission is to is to provide a unified source for the professional development, promotion, growth, and sustenance of the Deck and Railing building industry in North America so that members can exceed the expectations of their customers. NADRA was started back in […]
Utilizing Universal Design Principles to create an Accessible Deck
I don’t know about you but I like to be able to sit outside on my deck or porch and enjoy the weather while my wife likes to work outside in the garden. I do not foresee that changing anytime in the future, nor do most individuals with disabilities want to be cooped up inside. […]
When should you call a professional deck builder?
Back in March I wrote an article about “Why should you call a professional deck builder”. Well after the site I visited yesterday, I thought it might be a good idea to have an article on when should you call a professional deck builder? Some situations are blatantly obvious […]