Deck Safety Month - Promoting Deck Inspections and Checks | NADRA - North American Deck & Railing Association

Become a Deck Safety Ambassador

Support your association’s efforts by registering to become an official Deck Safety Ambassador.

Our mission for deck safety awareness continues far beyond Deck Safety Month^®. As families from all over the world are spending more time together, they will be looking to get outdoors and make use of their space. Supporting NADRA’s DSM Campaign allows the association to continue to educate consumers, industry professionals and inspectors about proper deck installation and annual inspections.

As NADRA members, you and your company are now positioned to use this message as a driving force to grow your business.

Check Your Deck® – May is Deck Safety Month®

As families from all over the world are spending more time together, they will be looking to get outdoors and make use of their space. With more than 60 million decks in the U.S. (50m residential and 10m commercial), it is estimated that 30 million decks are past their useful life and need to be replaced or repaired. It is crucial for homeowners to have their decks inspected to verify the integrity of their deck to ensure user safety as well as help extend the deck’s life-span, improve appearance, and increase livability.

NADRA offers an array of tools to help consumers ( Check Your Deck®), as well as connect with building professionals with the know-how to identify and remedy potential problems.

Consumers & industry professional can scroll below to take advantage of resources to Check Your Deck®

2024 Deck Safety NADRA Ambassadors

Thank You 2024 Deck Safety Ambassadors

Quotes from NADRA Members and Deck Safety Ambassadors

Bob Lett, Wolf Home Products, “We need to bring awareness to the fact that decks, porches and docks need to be inspected and determine what repairs need to be accomplished in order to keep our citizens safe. So many people believe that these structures last forever and don’t understand what the elements do to these structures. Check, inspect, repair or replace!”

Andrew Pantelides, Regal Ideas Inc., “Deck Safety is an important part of our company values and mission. Being able to advocate this message to homeowners and retailers across the nation is our duty as a manufacturers and industry leaders” …Read More

Jon Witt, Deck Protect Inc., “Don’t wait for the warning light to come on. Be proactive with a regular maintenance plan.”

Bruce and Judy Verblaauw, NJ Decks and Railings, Our mission is to promote deck safety in our community, ensuring the safety of our families, friends, and neighbors while enjoying their outdoor living areas. Let’s work together to raise awareness and educate our community about the importance of deck safety to prevent accidents and promote a safer outdoor experience for everyone.”

Kevin Choquette, Ravin Builders, “Your outdoor space is supposed to be your worry-free haven; a place to relax and entertain. No homeowner should have to be concerned about the safety of their friends and family when enjoying time on their deck.”

Gordon South, Wood Bully Ltd, “I highly encourage pulling permits when required, not only to protect your investment but to protect your family and loved ones from the dangers of shoddy work. Meeting the necessary code will help to offer that peace of mind.”

Raymond Degidio, Decks By Jalex LLC, “My favorite part about my job is making decks to suit each customer, everyone should be able to enjoy their outdoor living space and not have to worry about if their family is safe or not or if someone is going to get hurt.”

Kyle Blindauer, Color Guard Inc, “NADRA’s deck safety initiative is important to Color Guard because safety is always our primary focus. We want the industry and our customers to know that we are committed to manufacturing a safe and sturdy product as well as standing behind industry safety initiatives.”

Feeney Sales Team, Feeney, Inc, “Decks are meant to enhance our outdoor living experience and by regularly inspecting your deck and committing to high standards in railing installation, you can help to ensure it’s safe for years to come.”

Matthew Thompson, StoneDeks System, “NADRA’s deck safety initiative is core to our business because it’s the top concern and priority of all of our customers. To put stone on a deck requires your deck framing to meet all local codes, so that’s where deck safety comes in as being of the utmost importance.”

For NADRA Members

MAY is Deck Safety Month® Resources for NADRA Members:

May is Deck Safety Month® and NADRA programs like Check Your Deck® have been designed for members to gain from this tremendous opportunity.

As families from all over the world are spending more time together, they will be looking to get outdoors and make use of their space. Supporting NADRA’s Deck Safety Month® Campaign allows the association to continue to educate consumers, industry professionals and inspectors about proper deck installation and annual inspections.

The work being done by NADRA in the deck, railing and stair building codes across North America is constantly improving construction practices. Driving the message of deck safety creates consumer awareness that is preventing injuries by simply “doing the right thing!” As NADRA members, you and your company are now positioned to use this message as a driving force to grow your business.

Our latest Press Release all about Deck Safety can be found HERE

We encourage industry professional to follow NADRA on social media and share our posts throughout the month of May. You can find us on Instagram at @NADARRocks and on Facebook at: Facebook.com/NADRARocks

Hashtags to use:#DeckSafetyMonth #CheckYourDeck #NADRARocks

For NADRA Members:

As NADRA members, you and your company are now positioned to use this message as a driving force to grow your business.

NADRA offers the following resources for members to leverage during Deck Safety Month® (May) and throughout the year, including:

Deck Safety Month® Logo
Check Your Deck® Logo
10-point consumer checklist
Deck Evaluation Checklist HERE
Become A Deck Safety Ambassador HERE
Social media content for your use (Over 50 visual graphics!)
31 day social media content & verbiage for you to customize for the month of May
Customizable press release templates
Customizable flyer all about deck safety
Infographics
Login to get started! (Once logged in, click on “Account” tab & click on “Access Members only section”)
Or login to NADRA Connect HERE

Professionals

MAY is Deck Safety Month® Resources for Professionals:

May is Deck Safety Month® and NADRA programs like Check Your Deck® have been designed for every professional in the industry to gain from this tremendous opportunity.

As families from all over the world are spending more time together, they will be looking to get outdoors and make use of their space. Supporting NADRA’s Deck Safety Month® Campaign allows the association to continue to educate consumers, industry professionals and inspectors about proper deck installation and annual inspections.

The work being done by NADRA in the deck, railing and stair building codes across North America is constantly improving construction practices. Driving the message of deck safety creates consumer awareness that is preventing injuries by simply “doing the right thing!” As NADRA members, you and your company are now positioned to use this message as a driving force to grow your business.

Our latest Press Release all about Deck Safety can be found HERE

Become a Deck safety Ambassador HERE

We encourage industry professional to follow NADRA on social media and share our posts throughout the month of May. You can find us on Instagram at @NADARRocks and on Facebook at: Facebook.com/NADRARocks

Hashtags to use:#DeckSafetyMonth #CheckYourDeck #NADRARocks

For NADRA Members:

As NADRA members, you and your company are now positioned to use this message as a driving force to grow your business.

NADRA offers the following resources for members to leverage during Deck Safety Month® (May) and throughout the year, including:

Deck Safety Month® Logo
Check Your Deck® Logo
10-point consumer checklist
For Professionals: Deck Evaluation Checklist HERE
Social media content for your use (Over 50 visual graphics!)
31 day social media content & verbiage for you to customize for the month of May
Customizable press release templates
Customizable flyer all about deck safety
Infographics
Login to get started! (Once logged in, click on “Account” tab & click on “Access Members only section”)

Consumers

May is Deck Safety Month®

Each year, NADRA raises awareness about the importance of checking your deck through a national deck safety campaign.

NADRA’s Deck Safety Campaign creates an opportunity to: Educate. Inspect. Correct; ultimately, helping to prevent injuries and bringing an awareness to the importance of regular deck inspections.

“Your roof has a life expectancy. Your windows have a life expectancy. What about your deck?” Says Michael Beaudry, executive vice president of NADRA. “Consider the snowfall accumulations from just this past year. These heavy loads cause additional stress on outdoor structures and create a need to evaluate. It’s time to Check Your Deck®!” READ MORE

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The evaluation/ inspection of residential decks requires special knowledge, expertise and experience because of the possibility of the gradual deterioration of structural materials from water, climate factors, and corrosion of structural fasteners and connectors.In addition to structural materials, numerous deck elements such as guardrails, handrails, lighting, stairs, and landings may not meet current safety standards as the building codes are updated on a recurring basis, typically three years. A professional inspector should thoroughly examine your deck for occupant safety to ensure the deck is safe for future use.

We recommend ASHI-certified home inspectors or a knowledgeable deck builder for inspections of older decks. Our NADRA member deck builders are required to adhere to a code of ethics and comply with state licensing and insurance requirements. This brings peace of mind to homeowners using NADRA members.”

Quick Links

Quick Links:

2024 Deck Safety Initiative NOW OPEN

For Professionals: Deck Evaluation Checklist HERE

For Consumers: 10 Point Checklist HERE

Check out the members tool kit HERE

2023 Deck safety NADRA Ambassadors

Thank You 2023 Deck Safety Ambassadors