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Old 8/27/09, 7:22 PM
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What KIND things would you say about this deck? Double 2x6's used for stairs supports, buried in the ground. No guardrail support post. Attached to a cantilever, etc.etc.. House and deck is 2 years old. Must be OK!!! there is whole subdivision full of them.
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Old 8/27/09, 7:27 PM
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Well, to start with, the lack of a graspable stair hand railing is a safety hazard.



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Old 8/27/09, 8:21 PM
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That is one.



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Old 8/27/09, 10:25 PM
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Does not look like a real cantilever to me and what about earth wood contact along with lack of risers.
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Old 8/27/09, 10:39 PM
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To begin with, due to the cantilever, and the method of framing to the cantilever, this deck should be "free-standing". That in itself is enough to call for repairs.
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Old 8/27/09, 11:41 PM
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No graspable handrails. The posts parallel to the house do not appear to be diagonally braced. The gap between the steps is > 4". I've never seen 2x6s used as support posts. Recommend a thorough review and repair as deemed necessary by a competent, licensed contractor.



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Old 8/28/09, 8:48 AM
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These builders don't know what 4x4 posts are?

2X4's for railings? OMG, this is some shoddy construction.

Get me in there, I'll have a blast writing this one up.
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