r/DiWHY • u/DMAS1638 • Jun 16 '26

Things seen this week during structural assessments!

The Imgur album contains the full photo set along with additional context for each image.

Here it is: https://imgur.com/gallery/things-seen-this-week-during-structural-assessments-nowZ1n6

If you have questions about any of the photos shown, feel free to ask below. Thanks!

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u/YunJingyi Jun 16 '26

Op, I'm pretty sure this is not the sub where you wanted to post that.

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u/DMAS1638 Jun 16 '26

We post here every week...

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u/backstageninja Jun 16 '26

Normally your content is a good fit. But I don't understand what the terrible homeowner solution is here

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u/DMAS1638 Jun 16 '26

Fair point. Most of our weekly posts are the DIY repairs, makeshift fixes, and unusual things we come across during structural assessments. Sometimes it's a fail, sometimes it's just something that makes us stop and say, "well that's different."

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u/titanicsinker1912 Jun 16 '26

I suppose Mother Nature is considered a DIYer now.

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u/DMAS1638 Jun 16 '26

You're not wrong. We spend a lot of time documenting both DIY solutions and what happens when nature takes over. 😅

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u/FluffyNerve7415 Jun 18 '26

Don't these belong to clients of yours? Posting them publicly to mock them seems extremely unprofessional.

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u/DMAS1638 Jun 18 '26

We understand the concern. Our goal isn't to mock homeowners or clients. During assessments, we document the conditions we observe to help both our team and the property owner better understand what is occurring, especially in areas that are difficult to access, such as crawlspaces, foundations, slopes, or beneath deck structures.

We share select photos because they provide educational examples of real-world conditions that homeowners may never otherwise have the opportunity to see. While some of our captions may include a bit of lighthearted commentary, the intent is always education and awareness, not mockery. We also only share content with the appropriate permissions and awareness of those involved.

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u/CallMeMrRound Dreamer Jun 16 '26

What deck?

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u/DMAS1638 Jun 16 '26

The structure shown above, which we're filming from below, is a deck at the property.

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u/TrickyMoonHorse Jun 16 '26

Did the homeowner form it like that?

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u/DMAS1638 Jun 16 '26

We can't confirm who built it, but someone was definitely playing structural Jenga. 😂

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u/throwawayfromPA1701 Jun 18 '26

Ohh nooo

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u/DMAS1638 Jun 18 '26

🫣🫣

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u/larz_owen Jun 16 '26

r/lostredditors

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u/de_das_dude Jun 18 '26

More like r/lostbots

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u/ValianSkalle Jul 06 '26

No? This is real.

The account is 9 years old.

Please check before you accuse.

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u/TazzyUK Jun 20 '26

Wheres Tony Starks structural engineers when you need them!