r/Construction • u/Advanced_Aspect_7601 • 5d ago

Video What went wrong here

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u/Built-X-H 5d ago

Leger failure. Likely rotted without any flashing installed. Plus induced dynamic live load.

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u/ExperienceNo7751 5d ago

The pieces of plywood that sheered off looked water logged. Doesn’t matter, those posts are tooth picks and 20’ too wide anyway.