Darren Posted November 5, 2011 Report Share Posted November 5, 2011 Major concern or no big deal? About a dozen spots like this. Click to Enlarge 71.99 KB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolan Kienitz Posted November 5, 2011 Report Share Posted November 5, 2011 Real wood or synthetic? Next question: How wide is the framing below? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidmcg Posted November 5, 2011 Report Share Posted November 5, 2011 All those screws countersunk that deep into the wood is more of an issue than the one you raised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kogel Posted November 5, 2011 Report Share Posted November 5, 2011 It looks like recycled plastic lumber. It's amateur workmanship. I might point it out, but I don't know if it will get worse. If all the planks are tight, I don't think I'd worry too much about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Katen Posted November 5, 2011 Report Share Posted November 5, 2011 OMG! WE'RE ALL GOING TO DIE!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Posted November 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2011 OMG! WE'RE ALL GOING TO DIE!! Eventually, Yes we are... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Dirks Jr Posted November 6, 2011 Report Share Posted November 6, 2011 There were some types of composite decking material that were recalled as defective. Google search can find more but here is one reference. http://www.topclassactions.com/lawsuit- ... ettlement- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Baird Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 Looks like faux wood to me. I would certainly raise a flag to keep an eye out in case the ends start popping up. The main defect I have known with weekender carpentry is screws too short, but then you don't usually get to see that on an inspection. I did a sort of forensic check for a disgruntled deck customer whose carpenter had used a variety of screws, some short as 1 and 5/8 to fasten five-quarter pine. Needless to say, given heavy southern exposure and no sealer the deck was not holding up well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Raymond Posted November 7, 2011 Report Share Posted November 7, 2011 The material is 'composite' decking. The issues in the pic are about as relevant as they would be if it were wood. John is right, there are lots of recalls and class actions. It would be a good idea to identify the decking for your client so he can determine if it is one of 'those' materials. I'd google it for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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