Deck Codes and Construction

Join instructor Mike Guertin of Michael R. Guertin Inc. to sortout codes changes that have taken place over the past two cycles.Building officials take decks more seriously than ever before!Learn what you need to design and build code-compliant decksusing prescriptive measures and alternatives, ledger fasteningand fastener options, lateral load connection, guardrail post-to frameconnections, ledger flashing and more.Also learn about deck stair requirements, along with other deckframing, planning and layout issues.WHEN:  Thursday, January 8th, 5-6:30 p.m.WHERE: RIBA headquarters, 450 Veterans Memorial Pkwy., East ProvidenceCOST: FREE for members, with a $10 materials charge.$50 for non-members, with a $10 materials charge.FOR INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER: Log on to www.RIBUILDERS.org, click on this event under the"Events Calendar," or contact Sheila McCarthy at smccarthy@ribuilders.org, or call (401) 438-7400.