# Another day, another deck **URL:** \ **Category:** Structural Inspections\ **Created:** [November 14, 2022, 8:37pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/another-day-another-deck/221931 "2022-11-14T20:37:50Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![mschneider5](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/mschneider5/32/356101_2.png) [@mschneider5](https://forum.nachi.org/u/mschneider5)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2022, 8:37pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/another-day-another-deck/221931/1 "2022-11-14T20:37:50Z")
My hunch is that the support is insufficient, can anyone confirm? The beams and joists are nailed and screwed to the posts. No notched posts or ledger boards. ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/original/4X/c/2/4/c247c6800e9807ee1bb8a8ec850793e87d94ef47.jpeg) ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/original/4X/b/6/3/b6361138266ce9edaad5076fd4ec8f716a63887d.jpeg) ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/original/4X/9/2/8/928ab62e53baca8d35dad0e1563f53b9c4ad8aea.jpeg) ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/original/4X/c/e/1/ce15162b6eba7fb678114bca01a97d49a0be00fe.jpeg) ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/original/4X/5/a/a/5aaff94526ef5623b97df7aab18887f36d81622e.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![mwilles](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/mwilles/32/181480_2.png) [@mwilles](https://forum.nachi.org/u/mwilles)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2022, 8:53pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/another-day-another-deck/221931/2 "2022-11-14T20:53:23Z")
There’s plenty of information available online for **you** to determine if this deck has been installed correctly. You should get used to doing your own research and writing your own report. Now if you have a specific concern about a installed component that’s the different matter. ---
**Author:** ![mwilles](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/mwilles/32/181480_2.png) [@mwilles](https://forum.nachi.org/u/mwilles)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2022, 8:57pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/another-day-another-deck/221931/3 "2022-11-14T20:57:38Z")
> [@mschneider5](#): > > The beams and joists are nailed and screwed to the posts. No notched posts or ledger boards. > **[AWC-DCA62015-DeckGuide-1804.pdf](https://awc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/AWC-DCA62015-DeckGuide-1804.pdf)** > > 3.32 MB ---
**Author:** ![mschneider5](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/mschneider5/32/356101_2.png) [@mschneider5](https://forum.nachi.org/u/mschneider5)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2022, 9:08pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/another-day-another-deck/221931/4 "2022-11-14T21:08:01Z")
Thank you for that document! Going in the files. The beams fastened to the posts with nails and lag screws is what I think looked like a weak point… but I thought through bolts were acceptable? ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/original/4X/b/c/4/bc4e8346e0a2798002512c20d9ad4a87b45bc8f0.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![srechkin](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/srechkin/32/180448_2.png) [@srechkin](https://forum.nachi.org/u/srechkin)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2022, 9:10pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/another-day-another-deck/221931/5 "2022-11-14T21:10:48Z")
At least it’s freestanding, even signs of footings! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![mschneider5](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/mschneider5/32/356101_2.png) [@mschneider5](https://forum.nachi.org/u/mschneider5)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2022, 9:10pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/another-day-another-deck/221931/6 "2022-11-14T21:10:50Z")
I’m not certain that I’ve ever seen 6x6 deck posts. ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/original/4X/0/0/7/007ca4655a24e27be41b2d8296d97b727cf6a5f2.jpeg) Would anyone call out these 4x4’s? ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/original/4X/5/f/8/5f865484322313de339a4f0471d2a6cd4e74a097.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![bcawhern1](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/bcawhern1/32/408713_2.png) [@bcawhern1](https://forum.nachi.org/u/bcawhern1)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2022, 9:13pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/another-day-another-deck/221931/7 "2022-11-14T21:13:59Z")
> [@mschneider5](#): > > Would anyone call out these 4x4’s? Yes I would and all that other crappy work. This guy built it how he wanted to or was taught by someone, not by any acceptable prescription. At least not in my area. ---
**Author:** ![mwilles](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/mwilles/32/181480_2.png) [@mwilles](https://forum.nachi.org/u/mwilles)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2022, 9:14pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/another-day-another-deck/221931/8 "2022-11-14T21:14:26Z")
> [@mschneider5](#): > > Would anyone call out these 4x4’s? Read page 10 post requirements and you shall have your answer Michael 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![mschneider5](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/mschneider5/32/356101_2.png) [@mschneider5](https://forum.nachi.org/u/mschneider5)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2022, 9:19pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/another-day-another-deck/221931/9 "2022-11-14T21:19:43Z")
Thank you Martin et. al.! Got some reading to do ---
**Author:** ![mwilles](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/mwilles/32/181480_2.png) [@mwilles](https://forum.nachi.org/u/mwilles)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2022, 9:20pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/another-day-another-deck/221931/10 "2022-11-14T21:20:55Z")
> [@mschneider5](#): > > I’m not certain that I’ve ever seen 6x6 deck posts. You’re learning Michael. One thing you will learn about inspecting decks is that you will probably never come across one that’s installed properly. ---
**Author:** ![bcawhern1](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/bcawhern1/32/408713_2.png) [@bcawhern1](https://forum.nachi.org/u/bcawhern1)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2022, 9:21pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/another-day-another-deck/221931/11 "2022-11-14T21:21:52Z")
What does your area require? Here in GA we had used AWC prescription in the past, now we use the IRC 2018 with GA amendments. That deck looks brand new. ---
**Author:** ![bcawhern1](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/bcawhern1/32/408713_2.png) [@bcawhern1](https://forum.nachi.org/u/bcawhern1)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2022, 9:24pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/another-day-another-deck/221931/12 "2022-11-14T21:24:45Z")
One more little detail. No landing or visible stair footer. ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/original/4X/2/1/0/210ad01b1e40f64f41642a520dc40926a8b942df.png) ---
**Author:** ![mwilles](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/mwilles/32/181480_2.png) [@mwilles](https://forum.nachi.org/u/mwilles)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2022, 9:25pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/another-day-another-deck/221931/13 "2022-11-14T21:25:46Z")
> [@bcawhern1](#): > > we use the IRC 2018 We use the same residential code but with South Carolina amendments. Next month the new code book will come out. Its the best $300 you can spend. I like having a hard copy of the code book in my office. ---
**Author:** ![mwilles](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/mwilles/32/181480_2.png) [@mwilles](https://forum.nachi.org/u/mwilles)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2022, 9:26pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/another-day-another-deck/221931/14 "2022-11-14T21:26:17Z")
> [@bcawhern1](#): > > One more little detail. No landing or visible stair footer. No comment about the handrail? Hard to tell but it may be graspable. ---
**Author:** ![bcawhern1](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/bcawhern1/32/408713_2.png) [@bcawhern1](https://forum.nachi.org/u/bcawhern1)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2022, 9:28pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/another-day-another-deck/221931/15 "2022-11-14T21:28:15Z")
> [@mwilles](#): > > No comment about the handrail?.. I am trying to show some restraint 😄 ---
**Author:** ![mschneider5](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/mschneider5/32/356101_2.png) [@mschneider5](https://forum.nachi.org/u/mschneider5)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2022, 9:28pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/another-day-another-deck/221931/16 "2022-11-14T21:28:28Z")
Yea, stringer is face nailed to the post from the other side ---
**Author:** ![mschneider5](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/mschneider5/32/356101_2.png) [@mschneider5](https://forum.nachi.org/u/mschneider5)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2022, 9:30pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/another-day-another-deck/221931/17 "2022-11-14T21:30:14Z")
It may be a hair wider than a 2x2 square, but they have one ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/original/4X/7/d/a/7da9996aab93bf1d6796cc50ada3b5af5fcc932b.jpeg) Think they ripped and routed a 2x4 ---
**Author:** ![mwilles](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/mwilles/32/181480_2.png) [@mwilles](https://forum.nachi.org/u/mwilles)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2022, 9:35pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/another-day-another-deck/221931/18 "2022-11-14T21:35:39Z")
The handrail looks good to me ---
**Author:** ![mcyr](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/mcyr/32/173319_2.png) [@mcyr](https://forum.nachi.org/u/mcyr)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2022, 9:51pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/another-day-another-deck/221931/19 "2022-11-14T21:51:26Z")
Hand rail is alright. Although the post size don’t align with the DCA6, I doubt it will go anywhere. That is a hefty deck with 1-1/2" thickness. The side nailed supports need to have these on each side to provide the proper support since they are not bearin on the posts. (Or something similar) ![ozco-ironwood-post-beam-brackets](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/original/3X/a/b/abf8cc0c33536dd98ec1994342bd9cc521e57598.jpeg) No one is going to take that deck apart ---
**Author:** ![mwilles](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/internachi/user_avatar/forum.nachi.org/mwilles/32/181480_2.png) [@mwilles](https://forum.nachi.org/u/mwilles)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2022, 9:57pm UTC](https://forum.nachi.org/t/another-day-another-deck/221931/20 "2022-11-14T21:57:09Z")
> [@mcyr](#): > > No one is going to take that deck apart I agree and it’s better than most of the decks I see out here. [Next page](https://forum.nachi.org/t/another-day-another-deck/221931.md?page=2)