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My neighbor's deck collapse in Toledo made me rethink every fastener I use
I was helping him clear the wreckage after a heavy rain last spring, and we found the ledger board was only held on with 3-inch nails instead of proper lag bolts. Now I check every single connection point with a torque wrench before I call a project done. How many of you actually follow the full hardware specs from the building code, or do you just go with what 'feels' strong enough?
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linda6585mo ago
Seriously... that torque wrench is a lifesaver. I found a whole row of loose bolts on my own deck last month, just from seasonal shifting.
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