Structural integrity?

[u/UniqueCar6998]

Hello. This is a brand new deck system as of 2 months ago. I noticed that not only were 2/3 horizontal supports off center, but also, 2 joist hangars are snapped.

I live in MN and this is the code requirements
https://www.dli.mn.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/res-decks.pdf

I contacted the builder and he said the support posts didn’t move (despite obvious slide marks) or shift. He also said it was nailed on the end where the broken joists are and it was done so to make it straight.

It seems it isn’t or wasn’t square to begin with and should a single 6” x 6” horizontal support been used rather than 3 2” x 6” ’s?

Vertical and horizontal cracks on wood too?

Thanks for feedback.

Thanks for the feedback all:

Seeing as work needs to be done, several questions:

1. What is the best way to lift the deck platform to add/adjust horizontal beams?
2. The builder insists the vertical supports didn’t move, what else would explain the misalignment?
3. Best way to secure end/mid posts attachment is Simpson Ties?
4. Do the 3 horizontal beams need to be bound together?
5. Anything else besides the obvious?

Appreciated much!

[u/lelio98]

I would take immediate corrective action. Posts look like 6x6? I’d sandwich them with a full length 2x8 that cradles the beam with multiple through lags.

That or some beefier Simpson ties with lags, or both?

Not an engineer, but that beam is just sitting there waiting to move and fail.

[u/norphn83 → u/lelio98]

Is that beam just 3 2x6?! What a cheap ass dummy

[u/norphn83 → u/norphn83]

Also what the hell is going on with n top of the deck? Looks like maybe a porch or ?? I would hold off on everything until this baby is addressed and structurally secure