How to Install Guardrails That Meet Local Building Code Height Requirements

Picture this: a family enjoys a summer barbecue on their deck. One guest stumbles near the edge. Proper guardrails catch them just in time. Falls from decks cause thousands of injuries each year in the US. Guardrails prevent these tragedies on decks, stairs, and balconies. You want your home safe. Local building codes set exact … Read more

A Beginner’s Guide to Baluster Spacing for Child and Pet Safety

Picture this: your toddler climbs the deck railing, and her head slips right through a gap. She freezes, scared, while you rush over. Moments like that happen too often because balusters, those vertical spindles on stairs, decks, and balconies, have spaces that trap little heads or let pets tumble through. Balusters keep people and animals … Read more