Inspectors believe rusted nails led to a deadly incident at a Galveston beach house. Here's what we know about how the balcony collapsed and how to prevent yours from doing the same.
Nick NatarioGalveston inspectors determined corroded nails led to a balcony collapse at Susan Farb Morris' beach house, which resulted in her death.Corroded nails are what Galveston inspectors believe was behind a deadly deck collapse.
crews are no strangers to building elevated decks, a structure in Galveston owner Robert Beberg said needs even more detail because of what's lurking nearby. An issue Galveston inspectors said was behind a deadly deck collapse on the city's West End. On Friday, city officials say well-known public relations community memberOn Tuesday, inspectors looked closer. They determined corroded nails were the reason why the deck collapsed."If there's separation, look for rust," Beberg explained. "Look for even rust lines that are maybe dripping down underneath. That means you have corrosion going on underneath your deck.
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