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Why risk this?
A landmark study reveals that there have been 179 reported deck collapses from January 2000 through December 2006, killing 33 and injuring 1,122. |
Is YOUR Deck Safe?
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What is the DeckLok Bracket System?
 DeckLok is a bracket system that secures deck components
to the structure of the deck in a way that is revolutionizing
the deck industry. This patented bracket system strengthens
the vulnerable connections between deck components by adding
a bolted attachment at critical structural locations.
Current deck fastening techniques rely on resistance
to "pullout" force... like using a nail to hold a
crowbar. The DeckLok Bracket System creates
stronger deck connections by redirecting the force of the load
from "pullout" to a connection in "shear" at
the deck floor joist.
The DeckLok
Bracket System provides the strength required to meet
or exceed IRC 2006 Safety Code requirements for both lateral pullout
and rail post stability while using your current deck construction
techniques and designs.
The bracket is available in ACQ compatible galvanized coating
and in 316 Stainless Steel.
The Advantage: One DeckLok bracket = 500% increase in rail
post strength, two DeckLok brackets = 4,000 lbs of ledger board
pullout resistance!
Easily install DeckLok Bracket System new or retrofit to existing
structure
Using DeckLok in Rail Post Applications
DeckLok provides a bolted connection between the
guard railing post and the floor joists of the deck. |
Note: IBC Code requires the guard rail post to resist
a force of 500lbs at a point 36" above the surface of
the deck. DeckLok does this!
Mounting the DeckLok brackets directly to the base of the
rail post, or to the deck board, creates a solid mounting
surface while still using traditional construction techniques.
Independent laboratory testing confirms that the DeckLok
System increases guard rail lateral load capacity by 4 times
the current capacity.
Best of all, the versatility of the DeckLok System allows
the brackets to be incorporated into the railing design without
affecting the rail post spacing desired by the designer or
installer. With DeckLok, the rail post spacing determines
the placement of the bracket, not the other way around!
Benefits:
- Meets IBC requirement of 500lbs of force
- Simplistic design compliments most railing systems
- Easy to install
- Works in both new construction and retrofit
- Help avoids personal injuries (and lawsuits) due to rail post
failure
Rail Post Installation (QuickTime Video)
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(1) bracket corner post install |
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(2) bracket corner post install |
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(2) bracket mid joist install |
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Using DeckLok in Stair Stringer Applications
DeckLok provides a stronger connection for stair
stringers by creating a bolted connection to the deck frame. |
DeckLok augments the current method of attachment of stair
stringers to the deck. DeckLok bracket design and placement
adds rigidity and strength by creating a bolted connection
to the deck band board and floor joists.
The patented design ensures a more secure attachment between
these deck components, reducing the possibility of structural
failure and collapse.
Benefits
- Ensures secure connection between deck and stairs
- Easy to install
- Works in both new construction and retrofit
- Helps avoid personal injuries (and lawsuits) from stair collapse
Stair Stringer Installation (QuickTime Video)
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| (3) stair stringer drop step install |
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| (2) stair stringer step out install |
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| (3) stair stringer step out install |
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Using DeckLok in Ledger Board Applications
DeckLok is a patented product that provides
a bolt-on connection between your house and your sun deck.
It stops catastrophic failure of decks by attaching directly
to the house's floor joist! |
 Note: The International Residential Code (IRC) now requires
the connection to the structure to be designed for both vertical
and lateral load. DeckLok does this!
Current building code requires decks to be bolted to the
band or rim board of the house. However, the band board was
never designed to support another structure such as a deck
or sunroom! It may only be end-nailed to the floor joists.
Movement (walking, dancing) on the deck causes the nails
to pull out, precipitating collapse of the deck.
The DeckLok bracket system is designed to keep this mode
of failure from occurring. The brackets are used in tandem,
sandwiching the end of the floor joists while bolts secure
the deck ledger board (through the band board) to the floor
joists. This provides a bolted attachment in a cost effective,
easy to install fashion.
Benefits:
- Eliminates deck pullout
- Inexpensive: replaces second beam, columns and footings
- Works in both new construction and retrofit
- Avoids personal injuries (and lawsuits) from deck collapse
To Order Call Screw Products, Inc at (877) 844-8880 or
order directly for 10% discount! |
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For Lateral Loads, you need a Lateral Anchor!
DeckLok helps prevent deck collapse, railing collapse and stair collapse!
Toll free: (877) 844-8880 • info@deck-lok.com
Screw Products, Inc. |
Gig Harbor, WA
DeckLok Bracket Patent No. US 6,311,449 B1
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