Inspection Photo of the Day...
     Decks can be great places to spend some quality time with the fam provided that they are well constructed and safe. Much to my chagrin, I find that home owner and unhandy-man construction practices often leave much to be desired. The chances folks take with their safety and the safety of their loved ones never ceases to amaze me. Kinda goes to show you what a few friends, consuming a few cases can concoct on a Saturday afternoon. I know, picky, picky ~~~ <sigh>...


For other posts in this series:

     Inspection Photo of the Day ~ 13 April 2010
     Inspection Photo of the Day ~ 14 April 2010
     Inspection Photo of the Day ~ 15 April 2010
     Inspection Photo of the Day ~ 15 April 2010
     Friday's Fotos (Inspection Photo of the Day) ~ 16 April 2010

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APR
23
2010
639,562 Points 7 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Michael..Looks like  collapsible deck...not good..huh

7:27am • #7
642,590 Points 10 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog

Michael - As you know, your photo of the day collection Is my favorite. I show this picture to some people, and they don't see anything wrong. For those who haven't evr used a level, a description of what you would tell the buyer might be helpful. I personally wouldn't walk on this thing.

7:42am • #8
630,902 Points 5 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Called Shot Master

I say tear that deck down and call in a professional to get'er done correctly. I've seen a few that look like this one and even worse.

7:49am • #9
614,965 Points Outside Blog

Believe it or not I have seen worse.  I hope that there is a repair request???

shelton

7:55am • #10
511,833 Points 2 Featured Posts

The male owner of this home is a do it yourselfer without any skills... 

8:46am • #11
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Hello Michael and that deck needs some help, every thing is good in Myanmar, but I was out of Internet for four days on the beach ............ Burmese Bob aka Vegas Bob
8:49am • #12
550,424 Points 15 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

The truth of the matter... many homes it's hard to show the deck as a feature to the home because I refuse to step on them!

9:19am • #13
1,071,266 Points 2 Featured Posts Called Shot Master

Scary..I wouldn't want to walk on that...reminds me of a horrible story locally years ago in Madison when at a house party a bunch of college kids were hurt when it collapsed!  Sorry, debbie downer!

9:19am • #14
156,266 Points

That's a beauty!!!  I'd be afraid that thing would collapse in a heavy wind.

9:54am • #15
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Michael, great photo.  Another "Home Owner" special.  Unbelievable.

10:07am • #16
106,902 Points 4 Featured Posts Called Shot Master

Hi Michael, what shoddy work,...and the house looks pretty nice. what en eyesore! enjoy your weekend, jay

10:48am • #17
976,963 Points 103 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

That's why we hire skinny inspectors. I am not a professional deck inspector or free fall artist =)
Make this a special day for someone, Michael..
Paul

12:26pm • #18
1,119,711 Points 25 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Michael...you are not picky that deck looks like it could fall any minute. Would not want to have a party on that deck!

12:29pm • #19
268,039 Points Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp

Michael - It almost looks like they hired a bunch of Florida rednecks with a case of BUD :-)

12:29pm • #20
1,064,894 Points 12 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Michael, that is scary!  I hope that it isn't a large family that uses the deck!

1:48pm • #21
397,263 Points 17 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

OMG Michael. Talk about a 'home made' deck. That is crazy.

2:19pm • #22
1,251,414 Points 81 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Michael,

I would not venture out on that deck or let my clients!! Looks totally unsafe!

6:48pm • #23
1,151,950 Points 53 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Michael,

I inspected something much like that a couple days back.

10:57pm • #24
APR
25
2010

Why didn't they finish painting it?

7:24am • #25
127,114 Points Attended Rain Camp

I think the value of that home would go up if you tore down the deck...

2:45pm • #26

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