Roof Support?
Framing’s done! A little sheetrock, and the naughty kid cage will be complete! I’d guess the roof might be sagging a bit, but what’s going to prevent the ceiling underneath these struts from doing the same?!
Photo: Courtesy of Structure TechWhere’d it go??
I guess the rest of the cap is down inside the chimney somewhere. Looks like repair was attempted at some point. But the whole cap should have been replaced instead of glued together like an old coffee mug.
Photo: Courtesy of Structure TechDeck framing for Dummies
When you frame a deck there are certain rules of thumb to be followed. And there’s not a single thumb’s worth under this deck.
Photo: Courtesy of Structure TechFancy Jack Post
Public Service Announcement
This is terrible! How are your friendly neighborhood scrappers supposed to make a living!? Well, until they start making extension cords out of plastic, they’ll get by. PEX tubing sure is a nice solution to a lot of plumbing installations.
Photo: Courtesy of Structure TechWhat’s the worst thing that could happen?
Oh, I don’t know maybe the garage roof could cave in on top of your Porsche Cayenne. Notching load bearing beams or even joists is never a good idea.
Photo: Courtesy of Structure TechThe Versatility of Duct Tape
One more place where duct tape is going to come up a little short. But that hose clamp at the top should take care of it, right? I think some new vent flashing is in order.
Photo: Courtesy of Structure TechRooftop fish pond?
Sideways isn’t just a movie
As weird as this whole setup is, the weirdest part is the P-trap mounted sideways. Properly installing an undersink drain system isn’t rocket science.
Photo: Courtesy of Structure TechRepublican tree?
Or does it just lean to the right? I guess it depends on where you take the picture from. Either way, it’s important to trim branches away from power lines.
Photo: Courtesy of Structure TechWant more home inspector nightmares? Check out volume 26!