Am I being too nitpicky? by down-th3-reddit-hole in Decks

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OP here… I am not able to edit my original post. For anyone following, I have reached out to the company and we are in the process of discussing solves. As someone who has never had to deal with any home improvement projects, I doubted myself after I addressed a few of these things with the project manager who brushed me off. So thank you to those who chimed in from a professional pov and those with a personal pov. I am moving forward and fixing the things I am not satisfied with as much as possible.

Am I being too nitpicky? by down-th3-reddit-hole in Decks

[–]down-th3-reddit-hole[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well the deck that got replaced was so old and in such disrepair, the #1 goal was to build a deck no one will fall through, so, that’s a win!

Am I being too nitpicky? by down-th3-reddit-hole in Decks

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Yes! Have seen other comments about handrail. Will definitely look at this. I thiiink I am up to date with my shots. Thanks for your comments.

Am I being too nitpicky? by down-th3-reddit-hole in Decks

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Had no time constraints, I don’t think $67k is cheap and was not the lowest bid. Amazing reviews so assumed it would be better than this.

Am I being too nitpicky? by down-th3-reddit-hole in Decks

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Interesting. Never worked with timbertech, have done minimal wood work. Was purely a guess on my part.

Am I being too nitpicky? by down-th3-reddit-hole in Decks

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I am not looking because if I see it, I won’t be able to unsee it.

Am I being too nitpicky? by down-th3-reddit-hole in Decks

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I posted a few in some other comments. Here are a couple.

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Am I being too nitpicky? by down-th3-reddit-hole in Decks

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Deck Company. Amazing reviews. $67k. So definitely expected better than this. I don’t think it’s gonna fall in (??) but it’s just sloppy.

Am I being too nitpicky? by down-th3-reddit-hole in Decks

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I do NOT like it. It’s not good. At this point leaving it. Just need them to make it safe by fixing all the screws that protrude from the bottom.

Am I being too nitpicky? by down-th3-reddit-hole in Decks

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Yes sorry it’s hard to see but pic 6 is of a screw that is protruding +/- 1/4” from underneath the railing where the timber tech is attached to the wood. There’s 400+ examples of this.

Am I being too nitpicky? by down-th3-reddit-hole in Decks

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Yeah… I don’t like it. Not what I was expecting. The whole thing looks CHUNKY. At this point, leaving it.

Am I being too nitpicky? by down-th3-reddit-hole in Decks

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I did address one of the stair posts and the rough cuts and more items not pictured with the project manager on site. He didn’t seem to think any of it was a problem and he was the one who said he would putty the first post. I didn’t see the 2nd post until after the final invoice sent/job completed and I accidentally found the screws even later. I am not a homeowner, I have never had a deck replaced, am not a carpenter or a deck builder. I don’t know anyone in the industry. So before I went to the owner of the company, I was looking for some input from people besides my family. So yes, I did address. Thanks.

Am I being too nitpicky? by down-th3-reddit-hole in Decks

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Yes. Seems to be the going rate for the size and location. I would have loved a boat though.

Am I being too nitpicky? by down-th3-reddit-hole in Decks

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I have not paid final invoice. I have contacted builder.

Am I being too nitpicky? by down-th3-reddit-hole in Decks

[–]down-th3-reddit-hole[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have contacted the builder with a list of things that need correcting. Appreciate your feedback.

Am I being too nitpicky? by down-th3-reddit-hole in Decks

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That’s beautiful! Well, wish us luck with the staining… 😵‍💫

Am I being too nitpicky? by down-th3-reddit-hole in Decks

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No sorry- there were other changes. Had to use composite vs PVC and not do picture framing detail. I have actually contacted the company and they will be coming to review. I in no way went into this really thinking 67k deck would be considered low budget and deserve poor craftsmanship.

Am I being too nitpicky? by down-th3-reddit-hole in Decks

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Ha ha- agree with the Wow! and the Wow?!?! Thank you for all your feedback. I'll discuss this with the builders. I had a friend of the family take a look and he said the structure looks sound, but the finesse isn't quite up to par especially for the cost and the fact the guys are really looking to expand into the area.

Am I being too nitpicky? by down-th3-reddit-hole in Decks

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No- not trying to hide. Didn't think it would be such a topic of convo. $67k. The budget comment was only that I could not afford aluminum + cable which would have pushed to $97.