tbz
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As you can see I started this post banging my head against the wall.
Need to blow off some steam and need some advice.
Called out by a potential client who is looking to have guards fabricated and installed for his new decking just installed on the roof of his 4 story home on a cliff (basement open in rear)
Rubber roof, client stated to me that he glued down composite deck boards (5/4" by 6") not treated lumber and some screws on a 45 degree pattern set approximately 16" on center for cats over the rubber roofing material (I don't believe he penetrated the rubber roof, but I could be wrong). Then reversed 90 degrees and laid the top composite boards over them to form the deck with 2 trim head screws in to each of the other deck boards used as cats, plainly stating that these screws are only in to the composite cat boards below, so about 1.5" long screws with 3/4" grabbing.
Wanted my firm to bolt just through the composite deck board wrapping around the edge, between cats with the posts, hence not securing to the structure, just the plastic composite deck boards between cats, thus no under support.
For the life of me I can normally hold my tone, but lost it hear people.
Asked about his permit and he looked at me crossed eyed, would not tell me if he had one and I did not see one posted in the window.
I told him we would need to figure out a mounting plan and he informed me his method was a proper method and correct.
Last time I checked, composite boards have not holding structure just walk surface structure when supported as per manufacture, am I wrong here, if so please direct me.
Did I mention there is about 104' of guard here with 10' spanning over glass skylight without any guard protection around the skylight.
Normally I just run from these projects, but this one has me highly concerned and are wondering if I should call the AHJ about permit issued and if no permit issued toss up a flag.
For some reason I did not have a good feeling when I arrived at this home feeling like no sale here and left my camera in the car, wish I had it with me.
But simply am I over thinking my concerns?
For the record I just left and would not provide him with a quote or product.
Please comment.
As you can see I started this post banging my head against the wall.
Need to blow off some steam and need some advice.
Called out by a potential client who is looking to have guards fabricated and installed for his new decking just installed on the roof of his 4 story home on a cliff (basement open in rear)
Rubber roof, client stated to me that he glued down composite deck boards (5/4" by 6") not treated lumber and some screws on a 45 degree pattern set approximately 16" on center for cats over the rubber roofing material (I don't believe he penetrated the rubber roof, but I could be wrong). Then reversed 90 degrees and laid the top composite boards over them to form the deck with 2 trim head screws in to each of the other deck boards used as cats, plainly stating that these screws are only in to the composite cat boards below, so about 1.5" long screws with 3/4" grabbing.
Wanted my firm to bolt just through the composite deck board wrapping around the edge, between cats with the posts, hence not securing to the structure, just the plastic composite deck boards between cats, thus no under support.
For the life of me I can normally hold my tone, but lost it hear people.
Asked about his permit and he looked at me crossed eyed, would not tell me if he had one and I did not see one posted in the window.
I told him we would need to figure out a mounting plan and he informed me his method was a proper method and correct.
Last time I checked, composite boards have not holding structure just walk surface structure when supported as per manufacture, am I wrong here, if so please direct me.
Did I mention there is about 104' of guard here with 10' spanning over glass skylight without any guard protection around the skylight.
Normally I just run from these projects, but this one has me highly concerned and are wondering if I should call the AHJ about permit issued and if no permit issued toss up a flag.
For some reason I did not have a good feeling when I arrived at this home feeling like no sale here and left my camera in the car, wish I had it with me.
But simply am I over thinking my concerns?
For the record I just left and would not provide him with a quote or product.
Please comment.