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Hundreds of people are injured, and some die, because of deck-related accidents. Even if your deck passed code inspection, it may not be as safe as it should be. If your deck is older, it probably isn't as safe as it should be.
This book helps you answer the question: Is your deck safe, today? Using a deck evaluation checklist, that is backed-up with over 150 color illustrations and pictures, this book is a guide to help you determine if your deck needs further evaluation by a specialist.
About the author
Bruce Barker is the author or editor of books including: The NHIE Home Inspection Manual, Everybody's Building Code, Commentary on the ASHI Standard of Practice for Home Inspections, A Practical Guide to Evaluating Decks, and books in the Black & Decker series including Codes for Homeowners, Deck Codes and Standards, and The Complete Guides to Wiring, Advanced Wiring, Plumbing, and Decks. He also wrote The Word column in The ASHI Reporter. Bruce is an American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) Certified Inspector who served as the 2021 ASHI President.Bruce has been building and inspecting homes for over 35 years. He is an ICC certified Residential Combination Inspector, a licensed contractor, and a licensed home inspector in multiple states. Bruce has a BSBA in Accounting, and an MBA in Information Systems.
