It’s almost Halloween! That means there are going to be many tiny feet scuffing along your porch’s surface on Monday. Is your porch ready for that kind of activity?
It’s almost Halloween! That means there are going to be many tiny feet scuffing along your porch’s surface on Monday. Is your porch ready for that kind of activity? Older and deteriorating porches can be a serious hazard for anyone who stands on them. And if yours is seeing a lot of trick-or-treaters, you may end up finding out that there’s a problem the hard way. Before any disasters happen, take a look at these signs that your porch is dangerous.
Missing Nails
This may seem small, but each missing nail can add up to make a huge problem. Missing nails mean that your boards are going to become unstable. To ensure you don’t have any loose boards, you can simply walk over them carefully. If some of your nails appear to be coming out of the wood, take a hammer and just push them back in.
Rotted Wood
Wood that is rotted is very weak, especially under pressure. This happens due to water damage, so if you haven’t sealed your porch in awhile, you may be having this issue. Water damage can also cause cracks or warping. Raised boards or warped boards can cause a tripping hazard. And rotted wood could collapse at any moment.
Wobbly Railing
An unstable railing can seem like just a nuisance, but it can be very dangerous. Even if there’s only one post out of place, a railing that isn’t stable could collapse and cause injury to anyone who is leaning against it. If your porch is raised, this can create serious personal injury. To avoid this, be sure to survey each of your railing posts. If they are wobbly, make sure to address it immediately.
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