"Interesting" home/deck construction

[Frank P. Newman]

I know people build homes at the lake in various ways, but this one (almost 3000 sq.ft.) on a very steep lot was like none I have ever seen before. Take a look at the picture taken from the lake side, then look at the 'attachment' methods for support posts and bracing. What would you say about this (in a reasonably nice way)?

[Jeffrey R. Pope]

Nice?

The deck and stair have substandard aspects that appear structurally unsound. You may wish to seek a second opinion on this, but for reasons of safety, we recommend that the deck and stair structure be removed, or reconstructed by a qualified contractor.

Is that nice enough?

[Bruce M. Graham, III]

how about TTIMMMBBBBBEEEERRRRR

[Frank P. Newman]

I have already strongly recommended that the client have a structural engineer or architect evaluate the entire support system. It happens to be located close to a very good engineering university - IMHO it would make a pretty good 'class project'.

[jkogel]

Originally Posted by fnewman

I have already strongly recommended that the client have a structural engineer or architect evaluate the entire support system. It happens to be located close to a very good engineering university - IMHO it would make a pretty good 'class project'.

Hopefully they erect a large class-sized safety net first...

[Richard A. Hetzel]

I guess "Abandon the place" would be somewhat severe...