Prevent deck collapse, railing collapse, stair collapse and create stronger deck connections with the DeckLok Bracket System

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A landmark study reveals that there have been 179 reported deck collapses from January 2000 through December 2006, killing 33 and injuring 1,122.
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What is the DeckLok Bracket System?

decklok pdfDeckLok 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!

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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

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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

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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!

DeckLok Bracket SystemNote: 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

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For Lateral Loads, you need a Lateral Anchor!
DeckLok helps prevent deck collapse, railing collapse and stair collapse!

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