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Pro tip: That 'simple' deck repair in Tacoma turned into a full rebuild after I found the ledger board was just nailed to rotten siding.
The homeowner kept saying it was fine last year, but three joists were completely spongy. Anyone have a go-to method for convincing clients a patch job won't cut it?
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gray_patel8d agoMost Upvoted
Just show them the rotted wood.
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cooper.max8d ago
Remember when I thought a photo would do the trick? I actually took a screwdriver and poked right through a joist on camera for a client. The look on their face when it went in like butter, that's what finally got through. Now I just bring the screwdriver.
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