Recent content by mattp

What is that, just salt?

Top fasteners see combined loading, shear and pullout. Failure appears to be from them pulling out, as the bottom fasteners appear to be still attached. Wouldn't be surprised if they used nails instead of screws.

Yeah, you're probably right...but, it's just water... I think there are a couple things that could be done that were mentioned. 1 put some metal bollards up in front of the pier. 2 regardless of if you do 1. Putting lateral boards up will greatly reduce the impact. If lateral boards were up that...

Nice. I like sparkfun. Here's a solenoid operated valve if you want to figure out how to spray them with a sprinkler or something like that: https://www.sparkfun.com/products/10456

What about setting up a spray system. If they hit your dock, they get sprayed with water. If the customers start getting wet because of the idiot boat "captains" hitting your dock, it'll stop pretty quick.

Whatcha talkin' about Willis? There's a soffit right here: But I agree with you...This does belong in the hall of shame...No gutter guards!!! Just look at all those leaves: ....All kidding aside, what is the worst thing about the installation isn't the camera or what I've posted above, it's...

That's terrible: Do people not take pride in their work anymore?

It's okay though because that sheetrock screw identifies as a deck screw and is therefore suitable for outdoor use...

The angle is everything. The friction factor is surely less than the bottom of the ladder. Your point is 100% correct, the ladder/board interface is where it would slip. That is unless he leans too far to the left. And the steps are designed to be loaded the other direction. But, otherwise looks...