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Deck Safety Inspection: The 8-Point Annual Checklist

Decks fail quietly — fastener corrosion, ledger rot, loose rails. The eight checks that catch problems before they become collapses.

Tom Beaudry6 min readUpdated November 2, 2026Tech review: Marcus Oyelaran

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