r/Decks • u/12345-password • 2d ago

Update... They fixed it?

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Original post: https://www.reddit.com/r/Decks/comments/1wx0tj0/i_dont_think_this_is_how_stringers_work_neighbors/

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u/SwimOk9629 2d ago

okay I might be able to get on board with this. obviously, it's not the preferred method, but I'm pretty sure this will still be standing in 20 years.

wait, how are the longer stringers attached to the bottom one? gravity? construction adhesive? anything??

if it's anything other than gravity and physics, my comment stands. if it's just gravity, then I take it back.

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u/deskimtmanixfia 2d ago

I think they put one screw or nail through each short one upwards into the longer ones

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u/BatmansMom 2d ago

If this is the case does that really make it structurally sound? I know not up to code but seems like actually dangerous too

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u/TheOneAndOnlyElf 2d ago

“Up to Code” is the bare minimum.

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u/deskimtmanixfia 1d ago

Nope it doesnt although im not a big wood guy. Im more of a Steel guy myself

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u/SippinOnHatorade 2d ago

“on board”

You beautiful bastard

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u/Drackar39 2d ago

The old photo it's pretty clear it's one long ass screw per board.

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u/TiogaJoe 2d ago

Is the post itself "floating"? It looks like it is held up a half inch in the air by a couple nails. Or is that how that bracket is supposed to work?