Codes have significantly changed in the last couple of decades. So in this particular case, the home was built in the 70 s, it was original to the home. They didn t do a lot of change or a lot of work to it, said Turcotte.
Following Friday s deck collapse, firefighters and builders are urging caution for folks enjoying time on the deck this summer. Old construction just has a couple nails, a couple screws, and that s not gonna hold forever, said Tim Galvez, owner of Tim s Express Deck s and Odd Jobs based out of Portland. Galvez says he s been building decks or working in construction for the last 12 years and often sees issues with older decks.