Virginia Tech Researchers' Work To Help Prevent Balcony And Deck Collapses

A team of Virginia Tech researchers produced an inspection manual for residential wood decks and balconies in an effort to curb the numerous collapses that typically occur nationwide and prevent needless tragedies. The new "Manual for the Inspection of Residential Wood Decks and Balconies" will be available at the end of October from the Forest Products Society.