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Old 6/26/08, 8:19 AM
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I grabbed this from another message board with the permission of Matt Fellman of Crawford Inspection Services in Oregon.

It always amazes me how many of the decks I inspect have issues.

What do you think about this one?
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Old 6/26/08, 8:59 AM
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first thing to come to mind is Sally Fields and the flying nun
but whats up with the corner dude?


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Old 6/26/08, 9:04 AM
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first thing to come to mind is Sally Fields and the flying nun
but whats up with the corner dude?
Lovely isn't it.

Did you notice the hot tub?


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Old 6/26/08, 9:11 AM
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That looks pretty scarey Mike.

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Old 6/26/08, 9:13 AM
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That looks pretty scarey Mike.

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I wonder how it feels underfoot at the top of the stair.


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It looks kinda like my deer stand. Only not as sturdy.
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Old 6/26/08, 9:45 AM
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there is no way that can be fat boy safe....


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Old 6/26/08, 9:50 AM
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I wish I had more info. I think Matt was inspecting the house next door.

How about posting some of your own worst deck pics here?


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The stairs look mighty steep. The hot tub shouldn't be a problem...as long as they fill it with helium.
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Don't look if you have a weak heart!
The only deck I would not step a foot on.

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Old 6/26/08, 11:43 AM
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Don't look if you have a weak heart!
The only deck I would not step a foot on.

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Does is sway when you shimmy?


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This one isn't quite as ridiculous as the other one.
It had nothing other than the joist hangers at the building connection - nothing to prevent upward thrust.

I hate decks! I don't even get paid extra for them

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Does is sway when you shimmy?
It also shimmies when you shuffle.
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Here's one of my better ones.

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