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9 ft. High Rear Deck is Found to be Unsafe

Appendix A: Photographs

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Overall view of the deck.  Note lower and upper levels.
Photo 1
Rear view of the deck.  The 4x4 post is 10 feet high.  Note how retaining wall is buttressed.
Photo 2
    
Ground is eroding around post footing.
Photo 3
Supports under upper deck, looking east.  Note 4x6 posts about 8 feet high and knee braces. Photo 4 (Enlarge)
    
Upper deck.  3/4 inch T & G decking over 1.5 inch underlayment.  See next photo.
Photo 5
Upper deck flooring.  Also note knee braces at corner. Photo 6 (Enlarge)
    


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