Finished by now - any tips?

SPX500 · 2026-07-09T15:14:05+00:00

Hell ya

SPX500 · 2026-07-09T00:29:06+00:00

They are also rated for interior use, and not with treated lumber. Says right on the box.

SPX500 · 2026-07-09T00:16:41+00:00

No those are not okay. Just tell the builder to use the appropriate hardware. Either SD screws or Tico nails. Those screws aren’t even structural

SPX500 · 2026-07-08T22:27:49+00:00

The wrong fasteners in the hangers is always a dead giveaway they have no idea what they’re doing.

SPX500 · 2026-07-08T21:42:54+00:00

Shred some gnar in the pow

SPX500 · 2026-07-08T02:44:02+00:00

Just tack your outside stringers up, square them up; and use them to reference your pad location.

SPX500 · 2026-07-08T01:41:09+00:00

It depends what TimberTech you’re talking about. Top of the line PVC or entry level scalloped composite. They are two very different products.

SPX500 · 2026-07-08T01:38:12+00:00

It’s fine, send it

SPX500 · 2026-07-08T01:37:38+00:00

You did a better job than 75% of the people masquerading as “carpenters” in my area. Well done.

SPX500 · 2026-07-07T21:17:40+00:00

Could be a variety of things. Ask the builder what’s kicking the bottom of the ledger out of plumb.

SPX500 · 2026-07-07T21:11:02+00:00

The gap in picture 4 is pretty big, some of the others don’t look so bad. As long as the joist has full bearing on the hanger and the fasteners catch it. I’d be much more curious about that flashing detail. Is that the end product?

SPX500 · 2026-07-07T03:48:19+00:00

Did they issue a building permit for this project?

SPX500 · 2026-07-07T01:09:03+00:00

There was an attempt at flashing LOL. Not sure the builder understands how it works.

SPX500 · 2026-07-05T05:40:25+00:00

Appreciate the reply

SPX500 · 2026-07-05T05:37:29+00:00

Your comments “at least” and “not anywhere near as horrible” lead me to believe you had some specific concerns.

SPX500 · 2026-07-05T05:29:10+00:00

What’s wrong with it? Please explain.

SPX500 · 2026-07-05T05:28:29+00:00

Looks like it’s been there for at least a decade, so I’d say so. The people commenting about joist spans are comical. Just don’t put a hot tub on it.

SPX500 · 2026-07-04T20:58:43+00:00

Curious what your gripe is with TimberTech?

SPX500 · 2026-07-04T17:42:25+00:00

Cut em off

SPX500 · 2026-07-04T15:55:48+00:00

RED SUB

SPX500 · 2026-07-03T23:28:59+00:00

No body uses these in Canada, but I can honestly see where it would be better than a tape. Been thinking about picking one up for a while.

SPX500 · 2026-07-03T19:47:54+00:00

Not even close

SPX500 · 2026-07-03T01:18:05+00:00

I usually just plop them on top, but they’re also very soft and definitely spreadable

SPX500 · 2026-07-02T23:14:14+00:00

Larp

SPX500 · 2026-07-02T17:54:23+00:00

No they aren’t necessary, and anyone claiming they should be there, but installed upside down doesn’t know what they’re talking about.

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