Collapsing 2nd Story Decks.

ForReference ONLY : No Hands on Deck.
No flashing can lead to serious trouble By Walter Jowers SEPTEMBER 27, 1999:
Last Sunday, in Lyons, Ore., a wood deck packed with wedding guests collapsed, killing one woman, leaving another in critical condition, and injuring 23 other people. The unfortunate folks fell about 40 feet, to the bottom of a bluff near the Little North Santiam River.

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Falling 2nd Story Decks
The following are pictures of decks from two seperate homes which has fallen. The individuals who were on this deck received injuries. The owner of the home provided these pictures as a service to the public to prevent other homeowners from injuries.
We HIGHLY recommend that you check your deck if you have one of this type of structure.
Also note a suit concerning a collapsing deck was was heard by the Texas Court of Appeals in Beaumont, and the Texas Supreme Court.

	This is a deck which has not collapsed, on the same type of house below. Very similiar design. The deck sits on top of 3 4X4s on one end and is attached to the house on the other. There is a sliding door leading out to the deck from the house. This deck sits over a concrete slab.
	This is the deck that collapsed. It broke away from the house, swinging down like a trap door with the connectiong to the house giving way first. Those on the deck closest to the house fell to the concrete below. This is about a12 ft drop. The individuals on the deck were sent to the hospital.
	Another angle of the collapse.
	Yet another home with a deck that fell. Notice the railing on the ground which resembles a wooden ladder. If you look close you will see a dark spot under the sliding glass door. This is were the deck was attached to the hone.
	Notice the left side rail of the deck still attached to the home.
	This is the floor of the deck.

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