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Old 6/10/11, 8:44 AM
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Default Patio beams, metal straps...questions

Patio was constructed with large beams...Where
the beams sit on the ledger board..the straps look
small and they are not bolted.....is the a safety issue?





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Old 6/10/11, 9:18 AM
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Default Re: Patio beams, metal straps...questions

I would say yes and I can no see any Flashing over the ledger board or beams ,water gets behind and decay is coming .



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Old 6/10/11, 10:09 AM
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Default Re: Patio beams, metal straps...questions

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I would say yes and I can no see any Flashing over the ledger board or beams ,water gets behind and decay is coming .
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