And what country can preserve its liberties if their rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance? Let them take arms. The remedy is to set them right as to facts, pardon and pacify them. What signify a few lives lost in a century or two? The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
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.
Code or no code, MAINTENANCE is also required.
ReplyDeleteOverloaded. Poorly made. One cheap short nail per joist? Fire the code inspector if this was built with permits.
ReplyDeleteNever heard of lag bolts. That would have gone in the first heavy snow.
ReplyDeleteI really, really, hope she got the picture.
ReplyDeleteThere 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.
ReplyDeleteToo much weight in one area. 60lbs pre Sq foot means Don't put all the live load in one spot
ReplyDeleteTheir lucky it went down soft!!
ReplyDeleteIf they got a building permit and allowed the building inspector to pass it, they may have a winnable lawsuit.
ReplyDeleteChicago?
ReplyDeleteDefiant substandard fasteners: "We are UNITED! If one goes, we ALL go!"
ReplyDelete(Thunderous applause from the substandard fastener mob)
Physics: "Have it your way, assholes".
500 year-old P/B structure smiles quietly.