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Is my deck safe? What to look for. Photo by Artem Bali from Pexels
BY KIMBERLY MARTIN, CYNEBURG SCAPES
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The question most parents worry about when allowing their child out into the world for the first time is, Will they be safe? Same goes when buying a car; most of us think about the safety ratings of the vehicle first and foremost. But what about your deck? Do you know the condition of that base of your outdoor entertaining or lounging area? It may have been inspected when you bought your home, but have you thought about the safety of it since? Now, you may be asking yourself, Why would my deck have been safe when I purchased my home but may not be now? There are a few reasons that immediately come to
mind. First—especially if you have a wood deck and have not done proper yearly maintenance—rot or decay may have made your deck unsafe since you moved in. The second reason is that, over the years, the way we build decks has evolved and is dramatically different from how they were built even five years ago. As decks fail (meaning they collapse, or people fall off them), changes are made to the way they need to be built to make them safer. This means that your deck will not collapse even if you have 15 of your best friends out dancing on it or, say, that if your Uncle Bob has a wee bit too much to drink and stumbles heavily into the deck railing, he won’t fall off the deck. The most common question about deck safety is, What should I look for? Here are a few items that may indicate that your deck may not be safe and needs repair and up-
grades: • It has soft spots where the deck boards give. • The deck sways side to side with a few people on it. • There is some rot in the railing or the railing is wobbly. • The steps have a lot of bounce to them. • Lastly, and this is my personal favorite— the deck boards have started to come away from the structure underneath. The next important question is, What should I do in the event I see one or more of the above items? If you are handy (aka you know what you’re doing) and have time to review the codes to repair the deck, take the time to do so as soon as possible. If you are like most people, however, and are not qualified or just do not have time or want to take the time, call a licensed con-
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tractor. Make sure they have experience with decks and deck repair, and get them to come out and take a look. Most will do an initial consultation and estimate at no charge. After ensuring your deck is up to standard, go ahead and give Uncle Bob a call. He misses your backyard barbecues.
Kimberly Martin and Cyneburg Scapes are members of the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties. Cyneburg Scapes helps create your outdoor envisioned space to attain your vision and allow you to enjoy the outside of your home as much or more than the inside.
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Local Remodeling Companies Win Big at Master Builders Association’s Biggest REX/T-REX Awards Bellevue, WA – May 7, 2018 – On Saturday, local remodeling companies gathered at the Seattle Design Center to celebrate their craftsmanship and talents at the annual Remodeling/Trade Remodeling Excellence (REX/T-REX) Awards, produced by the Remodelers Council of Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties. Overall, 87 entries were submitted, the highest number in
Bath Excellence—Less than $35K • REX Winner: Pathway Design & Construction • T-REX Winners: live-work-play Decker Design Inc.
the 32-year history of the event. Entries were judged by independent remodeling professionals who chose winners based on the following six criteria: 1. Aesthetics—Is the project visually appealing? 2. Special or unique design solutions—Does the project reflect optimal space planning and livability? 3. Quality workmanship—Does the project exhibit
Bath Excellence—More than $75K • REX Winner: Harjo Construction • T-REX Winner: Strictly Tile
special crafting or exceptional features? 4. Use of appropriate building material—Does the project complement existing structure and design? 5. Budgetary consideration—How did the remodeler successfully utilize solutions to budgetary constraints? 6. Challenges and obstacles—Did the remodeler overcome unique challenges in completing the project?
Kitchen Excellence—More than $140K • REX Winner: Sockeye Homes • T-REX Winners: Contract Furnishings Mart Global Granite Inc.
Major Remodel Excellence: Whole House/Rebuild—Less than $300K • REX Winner: CRD Design Build • T-REX Winners: All City Electric Mohler Design
Kitchen Excellence—Less than $50K Bath Excellence—$35–$55K • REX Winner: Armada Design & Build • T-REX Winner: B Brooke Interiors
• REX Winner: Nip Tuck Remodeling
Major Remodel Excellence: Partial House/Addition—Less than $100K • REX Winner: Tenhulzen Residential LLC • T-REX Winners: All Pro Painting Becker’s Custom Cabinets
Major Remodel Excellence: Whole House/Rebuild—$300–$500K Kitchen Excellence—$50–$90K Bath Excellence—$55–$75K
• REX Winners (tie): Blox Construction Chermak Construction Inc. • T-REX Winners: Northwest Granite and Marble (Blox) Wolfe Plumbing Inc. (Blox) Distinctive Glass Inc. (Chermak)
• REX Winner: Potter Construction • T-REX Winners: Global Granite Inc. Lathrop Douglass Architects
Major Remodel Excellence: Partial House/Addition—$100–$250K • REX Winner: Armada Design & Build
Major Remodel Excellence: Partial House/Addition—More than $250K Kitchen Excellence—$90–$140K • REX Winner: Rainier Custom Homes
• REX Winner: Potter Construction • T-REX Winners: LeBlanc Floors & Interiors Ferguson
• REX Winner: Gaspar’s Construction • T-REX Winners: Excel Painting Company Fox Plumbing & Heating
Major Remodel Excellence: Whole House/Rebuild—More than $500K • REX Winner: Sockeye Homes • T-REX Winners: CAP Homes Albert Lee Appliance
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Major Remodel Excellence: Basement Remodeling Project • REX Winner: Model Remodel • T-REX Winners: Lake City Plumbing
Landscape and Outdoor Living Excellence—Less than $40K • REX Winner: Palmer Residential LLC • T-REX Winner: Combs Brothers Inc. Painting
Design Excellence—Interior Design • REX Winner: Becker’s Custom Cabinets
Design Excellence— Details/Finishes/Trades • REX Winners (tie): Schulte Design Build Vision Woodworks Inc.
Design Excellence— Universal Design • REX Winner: Potter Construction • T-REX Winners: Dunn Lumber
Commercial Excellence
• REX Winner: Uniplex Construction • T-REX Winner: Washington Floor & Tile Company
Green Remodeling Project • REX Winner: Model Remodel
Landscape and Outdoor Living Excellence—More than $40K • REX Winners (tie): Almgren Construction Irons Brothers Construction • T-REX Winners: Excel Chimney & Fireplace Serv. Wray Brothers LLC
RESERVE YOUR AD SPACE BY JUNE 8
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