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Home Inspection Nightmares | Dangerous Deck

In this video:

  1. Tom starts with a deck that’s barely supported by anything. Submitted by Jim in Alaska.
  2. Mark shows a concrete front step with a little wooden step attached to the top of it to clear the riser requirements. Submitted by David in Rhode Island.
  3. Richard shows a wine cork that has been stuffed into a pipe to stop a leak. Submitted by Jim in Cleveland.
  4. Show us YOUR Home Inspection Nightmares! Upload a photo here.

Resources:
Expert assistance with this segment was provided by the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI).


Source: https://www.thisoldhouse.com/inspections/21124735/home-inspection-nightmares-dangerous-deck

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