Halco Fence, your Fairfax, VA deck builder, has five tips that will help you to enjoy your deck safely this holiday season.
- Get a deck inspection from your Fairfax, VA deck builder, Halco Fence. If your deck is older and/or you plan on hosting large groups of people on your deck. (If you plan to add a heavy grill or a hot tub, you will want an inspection for that as well.) Deck safety is a critical concern, and the added weight could cause the deck to collapse.
- Use outdoor lighting safely on your deck. Use only lighting approved for outdoor use, and secure it properly to prevent electrocution, damage from animals, or a tripping hazard. Use open flames carefully and NEVER leave an open flame unattended.
- Make sure leaves, ice, and snow are cleared from your Fairfax, VA deck. Leaves create a slimy slipping hazard (and stain your deck) so sweep them off promptly. Keep deck clear of ice and snow with plastic snow shovels; shovel only in the direction of the deck boards (lengthwise). Do not use salt or other ice melting products that are not approved for use on wood decks.
- Use only approved cooking devices on your Fairfax Wood Deck. Every year, at least a few folks cause their decks to catch on fire, while deep frying their holiday turkeys. Just do not do it.
- Take particular care when using heaters/fire pits/chimineas on your wood deck. Only use those that have been approved for use on wood decks, never leave them unattended, and keep a fire extinguisher handy.
For more information on Fairfax, VA deck inspections and safety, please contact Halco Fencer. The experts at Halco Fence have been in business for 36 years and have a reputation for beautifully built, sturdy decks. They can provide you with the best information for safely maintaining your deck.