Thursday, November 7, 2024

Well, that deck wasn't up to code

 


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  1. Code or no code, MAINTENANCE is also required.

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  2. Overloaded. Poorly made. One cheap short nail per joist? Fire the code inspector if this was built with permits.

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  3. Never heard of lag bolts. That would have gone in the first heavy snow.

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  4. I really, really, hope she got the picture.

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  5. There is an ancient construction method known as 'post and beam'. Here is an example of contractors and architects ignoring that method in favor of 'modern' methods.

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  6. Too much weight in one area. 60lbs pre Sq foot means Don't put all the live load in one spot

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  7. Their lucky it went down soft!!

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  8. If they got a building permit and allowed the building inspector to pass it, they may have a winnable lawsuit.

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  9. Defiant substandard fasteners: "We are UNITED! If one goes, we ALL go!"
    (Thunderous applause from the substandard fastener mob)

    Physics: "Have it your way, assholes".

    500 year-old P/B structure smiles quietly.

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