Before you call your pool cleaning service to prepare your pool, it’s important that you give your pool and friends.
Pre-Season Safety Checklist
Here, then, is a pre-season safety checklist you can use to make sure your pool and deck area are as safe as possible:
- Walk the perimeter of your deck and check for any loose boards or protruding nails. These should be repaired or replaced immediately.
- Check the stability of railings, stairs and ladders. If they are not in working order or you aren’t sure they will make it through the season, repair or replace them.
- Look at the joints and nails that are approved for use by the manufacturer.
- Check the wood on your decking. Is it warped or discolored? If so, it could mean that it’s not pressure treated or naturally durable.
- How many years has it been since you sealed your deck against water and sun damage? If you can’t remember, it could be time to do it again.
- Make sure your deck has a continuous load path which transfers the load or weight of the deck through its frame and forces that can weaken it.
Spending a few minutes conducting a safety check of your deck and enjoyable time playing in your backyard pool this summer.