Deck Collapse Demonstration

Simpson Strong-Tie shows how easily a deck can collapse in this demonstration. The deck fails at the ledger connection (where the deck attaches to the house). This is the most common type of deck collapse. To ensure your deck is safe, your deck should be attached to your house with bolts or 3 1/2-inch SDS screws. For more deck safety tips, visit www.strongtie.com/safedeck.

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