Clerk Elam

😅 "Why is it taking so long?"
Because quality starts with what you can't see.
Every pile, beam, bracket, and connection in this photo is engineered to support thousands of pounds safely for years to come.

Is this normal? Been having some issues with my General Contractor so now I’m hyper suspicious of everything. Is this a normal way to attach the 2x4 trim? The perfectionist in me thinks all the 2x6s should touch it without the need for spacers

$54,900 spent on a covered deck built by a contractor with 18 years of experience—and the homeowner says the project timeline became a nightmare!” 🏠
Missed deadlines, change orders, and mounting costs left the owner frustrated. When does patience become a demand for accountability?

Need Some Advice: My Deck Stair Stringers Aren't Perfectly Level—Would You Fix It Now or Keep Building?" 🔨🤔

Is a 4 inch gap between house and rail post acceptable?
Building a freestanding deck and I didn't think this part through. Not sure what standard code is but I ended up with a 4 inch gap between my house and rail post. Will this be acceptable? Not sure what I can do if the gap needs to be smaller besides notching the 4x4/