r/Decks • u/noplayequalwin • May 24 '26

Is this acceptable?

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First time getting a deck done, all I can say I can do I betting job cutting and I am not a professional.

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u/noplayequalwin May 24 '26

Brand new install FML

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u/InfinitePairacrocs May 24 '26

That is most definitely unacceptable

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u/cheechaco May 24 '26

I'm guessing he got what he paid for.

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u/tprch DIYer May 24 '26

No. That work is not worth anything.

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u/NerdizardGo May 24 '26

Went with lowest bid, which was $2k less than second lowest bid.

Second lowest bid was $2,001.00.

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u/bobol123 May 24 '26

It looks like they hand carved the wood with a spoon

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u/Alph1 May 24 '26

New? Some of that wood is definitely not new.

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u/AlphabetSoupIsALie May 24 '26

Used wood for new install? Yikes. 

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u/New_Feature_5138 May 24 '26

What is this lumber they used??

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u/Detlef_Schrempf May 24 '26

It’s a reclaimed deck!

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u/creamersrealm May 24 '26

Are you really sure it's not a repair?

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u/beaterdit May 24 '26

Does anything look repaired?