There are tons of things going on all summer long, from summer sports games, jobs, barbeques, and everything under the sun. There is so much to do, and not enough time to do it. When you’re outside grilling up some delicious food on your deck and soaking up the rays the last thing you want to do is think about keeping up with the boards beneath your feet.

But, neglecting your deck could lead to collapse and decay. And there’s no worse way to ruin a weekend get together than stepping through the deck or worse. We carry everything you’ll need to keep up with the upkeep of your deck or patio. Simpson Strong-Tie has a breakdown of some safety tips and warning signs that you need to do some work on your deck .