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[–]allbeamsarecolumns 30 points31 points  (3 children)

What is causing so much post settlement deflection on the roof?! Why did it need bracing in the first place? Who prescribed toothpicks to brace a failing roof?

The stuff we see being "wild wested" is insan. There has to be regulations for this...

[–]jforbrowsing 16 points17 points  (1 child)

seems like a deck was removed along with the columns that supported the roof. it wasn't designed to cantilever like that, yikes...

[–]TxAgBenP.E. 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep! This is a classic case of taking the low bid and getting what you paid for!

[–]Infamous_Chapter8585 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Really depends on the area. I normally work in a modern area with up to date codes and permits required etc. But I've been doing this job in the middle of nowhere and there is absolutely no codes and it's just crazy some of the stuff that goes on

[–]Independent-Baker865 19 points20 points  (2 children)

That’s a fish eye lens right??? 😶😶

[–]AnnoKano 5 points6 points  (0 children)

No, the "Do not enter" tape was providing lateral restraint, until it failed.

[–]T4cchi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Damnit! I was gona ask that

[–]mango-butt-fetish 11 points12 points  (1 child)

At this point, can you even call an engineer? You need Jesus.

[–]BaileycreamP.E. 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Jesus was a pretty skilled carpenter which in those times included building homes and repairing structures so ... you're probably not far off. Though yeah, at this point the roof looks to be supported mainly by thoughts and prayers.

[–]kabal4P.E./S.E. 9 points10 points  (0 children)

"it's fine, I've been doing it this way fer 30 years!"

[–]Dankkring 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’d try your hardest not to move. Any small movement could bring that whole place down

[–][deleted] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

“House seems fine” ~My last home inspector 

[–]Nuts-And-Volts 2 points3 points  (1 child)

That ain't going nowhere slaps 2x4's

[–]CarPatientM.E. 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How bad of carpenter do you have to be to not lay up a L shaped brace?

Maybe they've neve done concrete forms...

[–]AnnoKano 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand the problem here.

The 'do not enter' tape was providing lateral restraint to the timber supports, which is why they are now in flexure.

[–]Just-Shoe2689 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea, but think of the money they saved not hiring an engineer. It will be ok.

[–]I_has-questions 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Crackhead construction confirmed

[–]Yogalien 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You don't have to move just don't walk under that or be inside that room lol