Originally Posted By: rbrown1 This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Ok so I guess I’ll be the one who is different here.
As stated, you can't tell much from this photo, however, I would make it a point to bend over (no jokes here LOL) and remove the loose interlock to see if in fact it is sitting in a saddle which is into a concrete post.
Then if I could see what was going on, I would write the report on what I saw.
Naturally I would write it up that these interlock bricks were loose to begin with.
But hey, we do things a little different in Canada............ eh!
-- Bob Brown
President NACHI Du-Ka Chapter ON. Canada
NACHI Cell: 1-484-429-5465
Originally Posted By: pkelley This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Next thing you’ll want to tale down thh plaster to see if the nails may be rotted. What about where the post is fastened to at the top? any up heve there? could be bad instalation of the pavers.
Originally Posted By: jquinn This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
It’s quite simple actually. The pole is for a basketball net. Somebody has apparently hung off the rim after a slam dunk, thus forcing the post downward and causing the stones to become dislodged.
Really, you boys need to get out more often. There is life outside of this message board. Maybe you could take up igloo building. Next class starts tommorrow. Just forward $289 US ( $3,426,763.17 CAN) to me by courier, cash only please, and I'll sign you up.
Originally Posted By: pdickerson This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
The correct answer is a and b. Clearly the footing is improper as it is either missing or buried in the ground allowing the post to contact grade. Clearly the post is in contact with grade, and it shouldn’t be, even if it is treated (PT wood rots in about 10 years in the soggy northwest). Clearly it cannot be determined whether or not the post is fastened. Piece-a-cake.
Originally Posted By: gbeaumont This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Here's why:
a. the post obviously has no adequate footer or would not be sinking.
b. the post is clearly in contact with grade
c. you can see in the photo that the deck loads are centered on one brick, how could the post be attatched to the brick ?
Originally Posted By: lewens This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
No Gerry
I cannot see the loads are centered on one brick. In the photo I cannot see a brick under the post. If the post is sitting on an inadequite footing it is not sitting on grade it’s sitting on an inadequite footing. As far as supporting a deck load this also is not clear in the photo as all you see is one post so in reality the post could only be holding up a lanai in Florida with no load on it whatsoever.
Originally Posted By: jmyers This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Gerry,
I am with Larry (no, not Moe and Curly too) as I could not see a brick under the post, therefore I would have to leave out the inadequate footing theory. Clearly, if there is a brick under the post, then the post would not be in contact with the ground, so that too is incorrect!
Since I could neither see or verify there was a brick under the post, I would have to assume it was buried in the ground and not required to be secured to the "brick".
So take that! 
Originally Posted By: jfarsetta This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
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a. the post obviously has no adequate footer or would not be sinking.
How can you tell from the photo that the post is sinking? One would need to see the upper portions of the deck to determine that.
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b. the post is clearly in contact with grade
So what? It's PT lumber and can be in contact with the grade. Every other deck I see has posts in contact with grade. It depends on when it was constructed.
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c. you can see in the photo that the deck loads are centered on one brick, how could the post be attatched to the brick ?
Beg your pardon, but the photo shows none of this. How can you possible state that the deck loads are centered on one brick. Further, I am HAPPY to see the post not attached to a brick. I'd rather see it sitting on a proper anchor, sitting atop a concrete footing or pier. Anchored to a brick? Nah...
-- Joe Farsetta
Illigitimi Non Carborundum
"Dont let the bastards grind you down..."
Originally Posted By: jquinn This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
HEY! WHOA!! HOLD ON A MINUTE!!
Gerry is merely the messenger! I mean, it's obvious that the photographer sent him pictures which were intended to cause disruption amongst the ranks. What I suggest is that you all enrol in my new photography course so that you can submit better quality photos and prevent this sort of disruption again. Classes start Thursday, send $289 US, to me by courier (same day if possible...I need some postage money) and I'll sign you up.
