[rotarex]

there is this deck 2 doors down from where i am building a deck, and i can bet there is no one on this site that can find another deck with this much eff up's, this thing is death

its a 2nd floor deck

list of faults

1. Post in floor
2. post goes rite up into deck board there is no beam to support the joist.
3. post is held into the deck with post base cover things (dont know the name as i never used one)


much more problems but i was told by the home owner to shut my mouth, because the guy is a client at his lumber yard, the deck have not fallen yet because its a single lady lives there and never comes out on the deck, i will go over and take a look at it and take some pics when she is not home, i feel really bad not to say anything, but when the city comes by to check my work i dont know weather to shut my mouth or just nodd my head that way

 

[DecksEtc]

I've pointed out similar type problems on neighbouring decks directly to building inspectors in Toronto. Unless they receive a written complaint they won't do anything about it. Basically I was told that they were understaffed and didn't have the time to go around "looking" for violations.

About the only thing I would suggest/advise is to perhaps make a friendly visit and let her know the problems with her deck and that you're only pointing them out because they are safety hazards. I would wait until you're done the other deck though.

 

[Crock]

get some pics of the attachments. ledger-to house, rim-to posts etc.

post them up here on ct and we will take of it. make sure the city/township name accompanies your post.

 

[FarView]

*CHANTS*

PICS!! PICS!! PICS!!

:whistling

 

[Fence & Deck]

What's really maddening is when we lose a job on price to one of these hacks.
Homeownesr simply don't realize just how bad things can be.

 

[deckman22]

What's really maddening is when we lose a job on price to one of these hacks.
Homeownesr simply don't realize just how bad things can be.

Oh yea, they soon realize how bad, they just don't know how good it could have been.

 

[RenovatorLLC]

If I find something that is safety-related, I draft a letter to the address and state who I am and the problem (as I see it.) I'm very careful to let them know that whether or not I or someone else does the work, the condition is a hazard and needs to be addressed ASAP.
I don't want the people thinking I'm trying to con them into unneeded repairs, but work that is a safety hazard needs to be corrected, by yourself or someone else who is presumably competent.

 

[Five Star]

if you see something dangerous, you should tell the homeowner and the building dept!(even if it means filing a report) you can buy lumber other places!

if you see shotty looking cosmetical errors or things you think you can do better than just wait till she askes you for a estimate!

 

[John Hyatt]

Forget the whole thing Dude,its not your problem or your business.


If you want to do that kinda thing get a lone ranger white horse and a black mask. J.

 

[WarnerConstInc.]

I'd go all Mike Holmes on that ****!!!