Porch Roof Concern

[Erol Kartal]

Installer nailed roof deck to header instead of using joist hangers. My two biggest concerns are that they used nails only for a porch roof that's about 30' long and the quality of the nailing itself.

[Erol Kartal]

Forgot the pic..

[Larry D. Kage]

Has the rafter pulled away that amount or is that how it was installed? The nails aren't really doing much are they?

Without seeing a bigger picture, joist hangers at least.

[Marcel R. Cyr]

Erol, I am with Larry on this one that joist hanger would be the minimum that should of been supplied and a bigger picture would help.

It appears that there is a possibility it was built that way too, seeing that the roof decking is not pulled away from the ledger by the same amount.

Question;

How is the ledger board attached?

It appears the wall is faux brick, is that the fact?

Need more info.

Marcel

[Erol Kartal]

Ledger is bolted to wall and yes Marcel, red faux brick. I do not know if nails are pulling away from the ledger or whether they were installed this way. Not a single joist hanger exists. Suspect nailing is what is supporting porch roof. I've attached the pics that I have including load bearing posts twisted and bending, and a sagging porch that lacks support.

[Marcel R. Cyr]

Erol, that whole mess I see in those pictures is in a dangerous state.

Would recommend immediate action for repairs for the safety of the occupants.

Marcel
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[Greg Bell]

I would send them a link to Simpson strong ties.

http://www.strongtie.com/products/ca...?source=topnav

[Peter C. Russell]

Erol, I would also right up the electrical as I could see a small child reaching out with their hand or perhaps something else and come into contact with the service entry.

[Marcel R. Cyr]

Originally Posted by prussell

Erol, I would also right up the electrical as I could see a small child reaching out with their hand or perhaps something else and come into contact with the service entry.

I noticed the same thing Peter.

Nice to see you join us.

Hope you been fine and well.

Marcel

[ldapkus]

Erol,
That looks like the rear of the Coldwell-Banker building. I'm glad I passed on that one. Hope you stopped across the street at Uncle Richie's Tavern for a bloody mary after the inspection. They have the best around.

[Larry D. Kage]

Originally Posted by ekartal

Ledger is bolted to wall and yes Marcel, red faux brick. I do not know if nails are pulling away from the ledger or whether they were installed this way. Not a single joist hanger exists. Suspect nailing is what is supporting porch roof. I've attached the pics that I have including load bearing posts twisted and bending, and a sagging porch that lacks support.

That decking is a safety hazard in need of immediate repair/replacement. Aside from Erol's observations, look how rotten some members are...dangerous.

[Erol Kartal]

You guys are the best, thank you. I suppose I've been fortunate that I've never had a porch inspection before. Yes Linas, this is the one. Thanks for the referral. Not including the porch I've already found about $80,000 in repairs. It was strange inspecting a real estate office/vintage building. As expected, I would have been treated nicer by a cardboard merchandiser at Walmart than by some of the attendees.

[ldapkus]

Think of all the referrals you'll get from them.

[Erol Kartal]

Originally Posted by ldapkus

Think of all the referrals you'll get from them.

Agents never call me but I've never had an unhappy client. Funny how that works eh?

Did I mention the temporary lally jacks supporting a floor where most of the floor joists are cracked, wet, ravaged by termites and barely supported in the pockets?