Should I worry about the subpar repair work on the walkway outside my front door affecting its structural integrity or is it just cosmetic?
Asked by Joseph Perkins 
7 months ago
Last Updated: April 25, 2024
Should I worry about the poor quality of work on the repair happening right outside my front door? Do you think it will cause more issues with the structure, or is it just a surface-level problem? Just to clarify, I didn’t hire these workers, and they’re fixing the underside of a walkway that the upstairs neighbors use regularly. It needs to be strong enough to support people walking on it every day.
That work is just terrible.
Did the handyman recently suffer a head injury? Maybe a bit too much eggnog? Knock out those dents and get some Simpson joist hangers. None of this is up to par.
There might be a better explanation, but I think the short boards are there to prevent the long boards from warping and for securing the decking ends. It could impact the strength, but it’s not the main concern, right? Overall, it seems like the contractor isn’t putting in their best effort on the project.
The quality of work isn’t top-notch, but it’s not a major problem, just some sister joist and blocking
But maybe I’d reconsider before hiring the contractor again
This is below even the standard of a mediocre handyman’s work, if such a thing exists.
It must have been the lowest bid they received.
Is this still happening? Let’s let that guy go and not compensate him.
Morris mentioned that the people in the apartment complex were hired
That repair job is completely useless, one of the worst I’ve ever come across. It won’t solve anything.
Wow
Are those drywall screws I see in the joist hanger? 😂😂😂
Hey , I’m not entirely sure about it. However, it doesn’t seem great to me. I’ve mostly been hoping to get some reassurance that I’m not just being overly picky about minor issues. 😅
Hey , if you don’t own it, no need to stress about it. It may look crappy, but it’ll get the job done.
If it collapses on me after a few heavy rains, then it becomes my issue. And I suppose I have a more traditional mindset. If it could harm someone else in the future, even if it’s not me, I believe it’s my duty as a human to voice concern. I don’t believe in passing the blame. Not my thing at all
Even if it collapses, you’re not responsible. It’s the owner’s responsibility
… definitely seems like it does … I couldn’t help but laugh 🤣
I would definitely let them go. That work is really subpar.
It looks like they decided to add blocking, so it could have been done more neatly, but that’s not a major concern. The real question is whether they glued the osb to the joists and used screws or nails for the sheathing.
Pointed out that there is absolutely no sign of glue being used anywhere
The main issue that stands out to me is the absence of double wide joist hangers. While nailing one end may be traditional, having the other end not securely attached due to the clearance for the single joist hanger is a problem. This setup essentially negates the purpose of installing the sister joist properly. The blocking might not look great but it should function adequately. If you’re not the one paying for the work or it’s not your property, it’s not a big deal. However, if you are responsible for the payment or it’s your property, it’s important to have the sister joist fixed with double joist hangers, and make sure it’s both glued and securely fastened to the adjacent joist.
This is definitely one of the problem areas we need to address
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Tiffany, I have to say this all seems pretty solid to me. I actually work in construction, build things, and use nail guns. It’s definitely not the greatest, but it’s also far from the worst quality I’ve come across.
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So the landlord basically found a ‘handyman’ in the pennysaver or through a friend of a friend.
Even a toddler without sight could improve upon that.
Oh man, absolutely not. No chance an inspector would approve that.
Wow, look at that perfectly stacked firewood. Everything needs a solid foundation.
This definitely needs attention
That’s not good
I have a feeling he’s flying solo. Can’t seem to aim properly
Oh wow, is this a Bill Pongoon renovation project? Wow, this is really not good
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Did you inform the property managers? It’s a good idea to have a documented record with pictures through email, and simply reaching out to them could be beneficial.
I’ll be sending an email to tomorrow. Keep in mind that the office is closed on weekends
I bet the contractor didn’t get a permit… that definitely won’t pass inspection. Shake my head.
It won’t impact structural integrity if it wasn’t installed to provide any support.
Just have some fun with it. Let the building department know. Then keep track of the landlord’s response, press charges, and enjoy some rent-free living.
I’m not a pro but I could still hammer nails into the board 😂😂
Oh wow!
The plumber is just doing a quick job for some cash
Looks like it’s stuck pretty good between the nails and board, better send it over
Seems like a personal injury case just waiting to happen. Oh my goodness
Absolutely! If your landlord hired someone to do this, get the building inspector to check it out right away before it’s covered up. Looks like a novice did this job
I’ve seen worse, but it’s definitely not a great look. Seems like people don’t care about the quality of their work these days.
Not the best, but honestly, this is all pretty minor stuff. I bet most people leaving comments here have never even held a nail gun before or done any actual work. 🤣 And if you’re sistering joists like this, they should definitely be through-bolted. But overall, I wouldn’t stress too much about it, especially if it’s not my own place.
Why do you need to worry?