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I was surprised to see the furthest right support scooted out at the bottom (and not the top) so that that is why the cladding has to be scooted out even further right to cover.
Interesting pictures. More questions for you to consider.
Those adjustable posts may only be supporting the porch roof but are they approved even for that and in the installation seen here? Many of these are only temporary use and some permanent ones do not approve of the screw adjustment exposure to the height seen. Did you get a picture of the post label? If so you can Check the manufacturer use specifications and see if it has an ICC Evaluation Services Report (ICC-ESR) issued on its acceptable use.
On those posts how wee the bottom and top plates secured to the concrete and framing?
The image is hard to see but I do not see any indications of proper weepholes in the brick at the base of walls and above doors and windows. Also with the weepholes make sure you check inside and that they are not blocked with mortar slop.
On the roof over the garage, far left side, was that a temporary shingle underlayment (the black material)? Shingle underlayments should be installed starting at the eaves and working upward with higher levels overlapped over the lower levels. That appears to have been run from the eave and straight back to the wall. Since the roof trim does not appear present I also expect all of that underlayment, including upper roof sections, must just be temporary to protect the decking. What was the condition of it when they laid the shingles? If it was exposed to repeated rains was it stripped off and new underlayment installed?
It would be interesting to see more close-ups and angles as there are other possible issues there as well but this pic is not clear enough to tell.
Interesting detective work. As far as closeups of some sections, have you seen the yellow bar atop some and the circle with plus sign inside it on others?
The ones I have seen moved had nothing inside the hard resin material. It takes about 5 minutes to come and move. They place a metal jack up against the framing support and raise the porch roof ever so slightly.....just enough to slide the column in its proper location. They have to recaulk a place or two, maybe touch up with paint but its a simple process. I was astounded that there was no 4X4 inside the column. Apparently that's how most of the trac home builders do it these days.
The ones I have seen moved had nothing inside the hard resin material. It takes about 5 minutes to come and move. They place a metal jack up against the framing support and raise the porch roof ever so slightly.....just enough to slide the column in its proper location. They have to recaulk a place or two, maybe touch up with paint but its a simple process. I was astounded that there was no 4X4 inside the column. Apparently that's how most of the trac home builders do it these days.
I'd have loved to see that actual plans. It looks like a plan mistake, followed up by framers that don't have a brain to adjust in the field.
We had a condo site where the framers plans called for SOLID 4x4 treated posts (west coast rain belt) and they simply nailed 4 pieces of framing wood together and painted it to look solid. Lasted on the "wet" coast about five years, then became obvious.
ONe more reason for on site supervision to be on their game. Lots of subcontracters will slam bam thank you mam if you let them get away with it. I suspect they neve really grew up. It's like managing teenagers.
I was surprised to see the furthest right support scooted out at the bottom (and not the top) so that that is why the cladding has to be scooted out even further right to cover.
That is most likely the following that was indicated from the City inspection. I saw that but we are seeing pictures of the constructions possibly before the correction(s) were performed.
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During construction we saw a remark from the city inspection saying " Move support columns to middle of the Post location" and did not think much about it since the columns were on the concrete.
Interesting detective work. As far as closeups of some sections, have you seen the yellow bar atop some and the circle with plus sign inside it on others?
Not quite sure what you are referring to from the pictures provided?
It’s amazing how this thread started as a very simple question asking if the columns base trim overhanging the concrete is a structural issue!
Simple question and the answer is obviously no, however the one photo has sparked many other discussions that are not related to the original question, even some that that pick apart the workmanship of the builder, it’s comical to say the least!
It’s amazing how this thread started as a very simple question asking if the columns base trim overhanging the concrete is a structural issue!
Simple question and the answer is obviously no, however the one photo has sparked many other discussions that are not related to the original question, even some that that pick apart the workmanship of the builder, it’s comical to say the least!
As a "Construction Superintendent" are you offended when others discuss the poor workmanship that is seen day in and day out that is under the control of other "Construction Superintendents"?
What is sadly comical is the low level of workmanship that consumers are forced to deal with day in and day out.
As a "Construction Superintendent" are you offended when others discuss the poor workmanship that is seen day in and day out that is under the control of other "Construction Superintendents"?
What is sadly comical is the low level of workmanship that consumers are forced to deal with day in and day out.
You could be right as well as others who have commented but we all know how one photo of a tiny portion of the build might not be a true representation of the house is built regarding the overall workmanship.
General suggestion get out of that house in 10 years or less if you can.
With the corner cutting and poor construction apparent in this one shot, you are likely to have endless costly problems once the house ages a little.
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Wow nothing like being direct!
Speaking only for myself, directness is appreciated. Especially in a big $$ decision.
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the original plans
