Deck support barely adequate?

[Jeffrey R. Jonas]

Who want's to make a bet on which component fails first? !!!

[Jeffrey R. Jonas]

Originally Posted by sjenkins

Hey folks,
I often see wooden deck support posts which are not centered on the concrete piers set in the ground. I've heard that the minimum amount of post which has to be set on the concrete support is 40%...would that be correct? If not, what is the rule on that?
Cheers!

Jody,

Off topic, but... http://www.nachi.org/forum/f2/nomina...e-month-65510/

Your website has been nominated.

Jeff

[Sean Fogarty]

Originally Posted by jjonas

Who want's to make a bet on which component fails first? !!!

The strange part is that deck could last 20 years without a failure. I guess it all depends on if its a family of skinnys or a family of grandes

[Jeffrey R. Jonas]

Originally Posted by sfogarty

The strange part is that deck could last 20 years without a failure. I guess it all depends on if its a family of skinnys or a family of grandes

You are absolutely correct. I've seen stuff that you wouldn't think would last a week, let alone 10 years!

My best statement to someone who uses the "test of time" BS line... "It's not a question of 'if' it will come crashing down, but 'when'. Do you want to be the one standing on it when it does"?

Amazing that a Realtor never seems to have an answer to that.

[Jae Williams]

Originally Posted by jjonas

You are absolutely correct. I've seen stuff that you wouldn't think would last a week, let alone 10 years!

My best statement to someone who uses the "test of time" BS line... "It's not a question of 'if' it will come crashing down, but 'when'. Do you want to be the one standing on it when it does"?

Amazing that a Realtor never seems to have an answer to that.

...or under it!