{"title":"Deck Safety Checklist (Homeowner and Contractor Editions)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIs your deck safe? This 4-page fillable PDF walks you through every part of a deck, from the ledger attachment and footings to the framing, surface, guards and stairs. You rate each item No issue, Monitor, Concern or Urgent, then rank your findings in a priority list. Plain-language tips and typical code measurements help you know what to look for. The Homeowner Edition is a self-check you can finish in under an hour. The Contractor Edition is a professional field form with assessor and customer sign-off, plus a separate access-work authorization. Fill it out on screen or print it. It’s a visual safety checklist only, not a home inspection, engineering evaluation, repair estimate or warranty. Created by Cornerstone Decks and Additions and Pilkington Woodworks, Inc., with 40+ years of deck-building experience. Instant digital download.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"deck-safety-checklist-fillable-pdf-for-homeowners-and-contractors","title":"Deck Safety Checklist | Fillable PDF for Homeowners and Contractors","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIs your deck dangerous? Here’s a checklist so you can see for yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMost deck failures don’t happen without warning. The signs are usually there: a loose guard post, a ledger pulling away from the house, rot at the base of a post. This checklist shows you where to look, what to look for, and how to record it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBuilt by a carpenter with more than 40 years of deck-building experience, the Deck Safety Checklist walks you through a deck in the same order a professional would: house attachment first, then framing and footings, then the surface, guards and stairs. Each item has six clear ratings (No Issue, Monitor, Concern, Urgent, Not Visible, N\/A), so you always know what you found and how serious it is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCHOOSE YOUR EDITION\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHomeowner Edition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA how-to-check tip under every item, such as how to probe for rot with a screwdriver, how to push-test a guard post, and how to test rail gaps with a 4 in. ball\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlain-language guard and handrail definitions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA stop-and-restrict-use list of warning signs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoom to record measurements, rank your top concerns, and track when to recheck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eContractor Edition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe same checklist in a clean, professional format with room for assessor and company details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePriority list, customer sign-off, and a separate access-work authorization, so any work needed to see concealed areas is agreed separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree for you to use in your own services, with your own business name added\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWHAT’S INSIDE (BOTH EDITIONS)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLedger, flashing and house attachment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosts, beams, joists, footings and bracing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware and fasteners, including galvanized vs. zinc-plated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuards, rails, balusters, decking and stairs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey measurements for guard height, baluster gaps, stair riser and tread, and kick plate overhang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA ranked priority list, a notes area, and a sign-off page\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHOW IT WORKS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownload instantly after purchase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFillable PDF: type in the fields and tick the boxes on your computer, tablet or phone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOr print it and fill it out by hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGOOD TO KNOW\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is a visual checklist for recording the apparent condition of a deck. It is not a home inspection, code inspection, engineering evaluation, permit, certification or warranty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt cannot see hidden defects inside framing, behind siding or below grade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCode values shown are typical U.S. model-code figures. Codes and licensing requirements vary by location, so confirm local rules with your building department.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf you are a layperson and see a serious hazard, stay off the deck and have it evaluated by us or another qualified professional. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e© 2026 Cornerstone Decks and Additions and Pilkington Woodworks, Inc. All rights reserved. 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