These are known as “shiners,” which are nails that were incorrectly driven into the framing, causing their ends to protrude freely from the ceiling. As you can see, there's a generous number of them here.5mo ⋅ DMAS1638 ⋅ r/DiWHY
We were called out to one of these properties a few months ago when the homeowners first noticed a shift in the slope. We were back out last week when the entire backyard collapsed and turned their patios into cantilevered decks.7mo ⋅ DMAS1638 ⋅ r/WTF
The water has extremely eroded the footings of this beach house and there is now concern for the support of the home. Also, do not get us started on the beams.9mo ⋅ DMAS1638 ⋅ r/WTF
Saw this on a competitors job-site. The city inspector letting them know it's wrong.5yr ⋅ DMAS1638 ⋅ r/OSHA
Was checking the bolting under a house when they came right off with a little nudge. Somebody actually glued these to the mudsil and it passed inspection.6yr ⋅ DMAS1638 ⋅ r/OSHA
This deck's current condition raises serious concerns due to its improper footing. In an attempt to address the issue, the homeowners used a screw in place of a bolt, leading to a crack in the lumber. It's noteworthy that the home has not just one, but two decks in this condition.9mo ⋅ DMAS1638 ⋅ r/DiWHY
This house was leaning 14 inches down the hill. We're putting in a caisson/grade-beam reinforcement system, but the real beauty is the shoring.5yr ⋅ DMAS1638 ⋅ r/Construction
About to pour concrete on our job when we spotted somebody resting.5yr ⋅ DMAS1638 ⋅ r/mildlyinteresting
Doing some work in this garage. Not sure if I feel comfortable with this wall.6yr ⋅ DMAS1638 ⋅ r/OSHA
This was a “finished” seismic retrofit done by a very inexperienced company trying to get in on the mandatory retrofit program in LA. Sad stuff.5yr ⋅ DMAS1638 ⋅ r/Construction
It’s not every day you inspect a home with a view like this in the back!6yr ⋅ DMAS1638 ⋅ r/LosAngeles
Just finished up this non-ductile earthquake retrofit in Van Nuys. Thought I'd share this cool moment frame6yr ⋅ DMAS1638 ⋅ r/Construction
Was checking the bolting under a house when they came right off with a little nudge. Somebody actually glued these to the mudsil and it passed inspection.6yr ⋅ DMAS1638 ⋅ r/Construction
One of our supervisors sent this in today. Could be our company's LP photo7yr ⋅ DMAS1638 ⋅ r/Construction
Access point under the house blocked off by old pieces of slab stacked on each other.6yr ⋅ DMAS1638 ⋅ r/OSHA
Even though its scolding outside, working with this view isn't too bad.6yr ⋅ DMAS1638 ⋅ r/Construction
45 feet down in the Hollywood Hills. There's going to be 6 of these puppies for nice grade-beam, retaining wall system.6yr ⋅ DMAS1638 ⋅ r/Construction
Pipe & Board progress. (Neighbors decided to join in after first house was completed)6yr ⋅ DMAS1638 ⋅ r/Construction
A retaining wall made with scrap metal, concrete rubble and old washing machines6yr ⋅ DMAS1638 ⋅ r/WTF
These are just a few of the mudslides that happened in LA with last week's rain. (More rain coming)7yr ⋅ DMAS1638 ⋅ r/LosAngeles
Brand new sister foundation next to the old brick one (Original brick was from 1912)6yr ⋅ DMAS1638 ⋅ r/Construction
