Scary Building Blunders - Reader photo gallery

Some of thethings found in a couple of pre-drywall inspections. One of our regional builders whose goal is to build to code and and not a dollar more.

I was asked to inspect this roof before its sale. There was evidence of leaks on the inside ceiling, but the owner assured the buyer that they had just had…

I thought by buying a high end patio door through the showroom and using their recommended installer, the installation would be then best. The door they replaced was rotted (which they said...

This chap apparently was attempting to install a skylight in the roof of his house, failed to follow the instructions and got a little carried away when he started stipping…

I always try to imagine the exact moment that it dawned on someone that something might be wrong.

Normal 0 . . . uhh, no – not so much.   I periodically run into this sort of lapse in judgment while doing inspections. This is a load-bearing roof…

Credit for finding this gem goes to Andy Engel. He sent it to me awhile back as a two part email. The first photo is the clue - showing a…

Truss Failure Recipe: Take one truss package, and install hastily on Friday; add one weekend, and whip with high winds; Serve up to builder's risk insurance company

Here is a great big black eye for the building trades. These photos are all from the same home that I inspected for the Homeowner. This is a Cape style, Log…

This is a load-bearing roof beam on a mid-century modern home. The beam is exposed on the interior and spans from, and is framed into, opposing exterior walls. The cantilevered…