As smart as we think we are there is one thing that can fool us all. A poorly constructed set of stairs will trip up the best of us. The problem with stairs is the brain quickly sets a pattern of the rise and run and moves our legs up and down to match the stairs....
The use of a bench seat usually allows children to climb under or over the seat and fall off the deck. Bench seats need to have a 36” high seat back that prevents someone from falling over the back. If this seat is over 60” from the ground the seat back needs to be...
There are some standard rules such as no openings greater than 4” but there are other less obvious rules you need to be aware of. Ultimately the rules are there for your safety and the safety of anyone who may use your deck. No railing should be designed in a manner...
The gas fireplace unit will have installation instructions. You must thoroughly read these instructions as each unit will have different rules about haw they are to be installed. For instance many of these units require a special cement board be placed around the unit...
This wire is likely the bond wire and is part of the electrical system. While this wire is important it could be moved. The purpose of the bond wire as I understand it is to prevent the possibility of a buildup of static electricity or stray electrical current from...
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