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3/10/08, 3:53 PM
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wooden decks (posted by phil page)
[ASKNACHI]This question was posted on [I]AskNACHI.org[/I] by [B]phil page[/B] (from lima ohio). [/ASKNACHI] the best way to inspect a wooden deck
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3/10/08, 4:14 PM
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Re: wooden decks (posted by phil page)
[quote=AskNACHI.org][asknachi]This question was posted on [I]AskNACHI.org[/I] by [B]phil page[/B] (from lima ohio). [/asknachi] the best way to inspect a wooden deck[/quote]Understand first how they are supposed to be built.
Download [URL="http://buildingcodes.jocogov.org/documents/Deck%20Book.pdf"]THIS[/URL] and study it. "Never underestimate the difficulty of changing false beliefs by facts."
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3/10/08, 4:41 PM
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Re: wooden decks (posted by phil page)
85% of the decks I inspect have some very serious concerns with them .
I just looked at the picture on the one above and this one to me is an accident waiting to happen . The bench around the out side says to little people Climb me . Next thing over the rail goes a small child . This scares me big time . I find most decks incorrectly built . ...Cookie
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3/10/08, 5:15 PM
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Re: wooden decks (posted by phil page)
[quote=rcooke]85% of the decks I inspect have some very serious concerns with them .
I just looked at the picture on the one above and this one to me is an accident waiting to happen . The bench around the out side says to little people Climb me . Next thing over the rail goes a small child . This scares me big time . I find most decks incorrectly built . ...Cookie[/quote]Roy, are you saying the deck pictured doesn't meet code? "Never underestimate the difficulty of changing false beliefs by facts."
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3/10/08, 5:22 PM
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Re: wooden decks (posted by phil page)
[quote=mlarson]Roy, are you saying the deck pictured doesn't meet code?[/quote]
I do not do code inspections I do safety inspections. If it a hazard I write it up [COLOR=red]CRA[/COLOR] all the time . [COLOR=red]C[/COLOR]over [COLOR=red]R[/COLOR]oys[COLOR=red] A[/COLOR]$$. Do you think it is OK or is it a safety hazard ...Cookie Most decks I see are wrong No hangers ,If hangers screws in stead of Nails Incorrect spindal gap 2*4 for hand rails and lattace work for barrier it just goes on.
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3/10/08, 5:28 PM
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Re: wooden decks (posted by phil page)
Roy, I write up all safety concerns I find. I inform the client. It's up to him to decide if it's important to him.
In WI we are required to report any material defects. The deck construction pictured would not fall into that category IMHO. Anyone else? "Never underestimate the difficulty of changing false beliefs by facts."
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3/10/08, 6:29 PM
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Re: wooden decks (posted by phil page)
Have you guys ever heard that it is improper to use pressure treated wood as the surface on a deck?
Someone told me this but wanted clarification, something about the chemicals can make you sick.??? Troy Farmer Presidential Inspections LLC Chapter President Southern Idaho PO Box 2144 Eagle, Idaho 83616 208-573-5300 http://www.presidentialinspection.com http://info@presidentialinspection.com "He who can, does. He who can’t, teaches"  "Where would we be without Teachers"
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3/10/08, 6:38 PM
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Re: wooden decks (posted by phil page)
[quote=tfarmer]Have you guys ever heard that it is improper to use pressure treated wood as the surface on a deck?
Someone told me this but wanted clarification, something about the chemicals can make you sick.???[/quote]The previous version of Green treated had arsenic in the preservative and was not to be used for thing like picnic table and other surfaces that food would be on. Info [URL="http://www.cvswmd.org/resident_services/arsenic_faqs.html"]LINK[/URL] "Never underestimate the difficulty of changing false beliefs by facts."
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3/10/08, 6:41 PM
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Re: wooden decks (posted by phil page)
[quote=tfarmer]Have you guys ever heard that it is improper to use pressure treated wood as the surface on a deck?
Someone told me this but wanted clarification, something about the chemicals can make you sick.???[/quote] I had heard all sorts of things most are wrong . I do understand the New copper pressure treated does eat nail screws and Hangers . There was talk of Using stainless. I understand we will soon have a new pressure treated wood available For got the product but understand it is non toxic last great and does not eat the hardware. The down side ( if this is a down side ) is that it does not change the color of the wood . How as Inspectors can we know if it is pressure treated on not. ...Cookie
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3/10/08, 6:46 PM
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Re: wooden decks (posted by phil page)
Great info Thanks guys
Troy Farmer Presidential Inspections LLC Chapter President Southern Idaho PO Box 2144 Eagle, Idaho 83616 208-573-5300 http://www.presidentialinspection.com http://info@presidentialinspection.com "He who can, does. He who can’t, teaches" "Where would we be without Teachers"
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3/10/08, 6:52 PM
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Re: wooden decks (posted by phil page)
[quote=tfarmer]Great info Thanks guys[/quote]Here's [URL="http://www.epa.gov/oppad001/reregistration/cca/"]more info[/URL] from the US EPA on CCA and it's alternatives.
"Never underestimate the difficulty of changing false beliefs by facts."
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3/11/08, 7:07 AM
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Re: wooden decks (posted by phil page)
[quote=mjohnson6][IMG]http://www.goodinspector.com/porch.jpg[/IMG][/quote] Is the Billboard necessary?
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3/18/08, 11:13 AM
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Re: wooden decks (posted by phil page)
LOL sorry I should have done a thumnail..
but scroll over to the right side (joists) you'll see..
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3/18/08, 1:39 PM
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Re: wooden decks (posted by phil page)
O.K. I give up. How does the floor stay up?
"not just an inspection, but an education" www.homesweethomecincinnati.com Democracy is two wolves and a lamb. Liberty is a well-armed lamb. B. Franklin
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