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Deck Safety Checklist

Follow the National American Deck & Railing Association's 10-point checklist to keep your deck safe and relaxing.

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Railings and Banisters

1. Push on railings and banisters to make sure they're secure.

2. Check to make sure they're high enough to keep people safe (most codes require a 36-inch-high railing at minimum).

3. Rails should be no more than 4 inches apart (measured from the inside of the rail) to keep small children and pets from squeezing through. This is especially important if your deck is elevated.



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