If your home has a balcony, veranda or deck, regardless of whether it is made of timber, concrete or metal, do yourself a favour and organise a regular deck inspection. It’s awful to think about it, but checking the stability and integrity of your deck may just save a life!

A number of properties across Brisbane were built before 1946 and are particularly vulnerable to deterioration. However, structural problems can occur on decks built at any time.

Lack of maintenance is a primary cause of deck failure, however there are a number of other causes including:

corrosion of metalwork and associated fittings and fixings in older decks
lack of appropriate treatment to decking material, timber or steel
use of timber that is unsuitable for exterior use
use of untreated timber
lack of bracing
termite attack
rotting timber
water exposure
overloading of decking areas (e.g. too many people on the deck)
poor construction techniques used in owner/builder constructed decks

Our Australian climate is very harsh and even the most durable construction materials will eventually degrade. The defects might not be visually obvious to you – so book your inspection with us today.