Questions to Ask Construction Contractors
Provided below are questions that should be answered by any
construction contractor so that you can make an educated
decision about your project. It may be helpful to print this
page for your reference.
1. How do they space the floorboards on the deck?
2. How is the ledger board attached to the house?
3. How do you properly attach beams to the post?
4. What is the proper beam/post/footing placement?
5. What risks are involved with someone that subs?
6. What risks are involved in using nail guns vs. hand nail?
7. What is the difference between #1, #2, #3 lumber?
8. What is CCA value, and why is it the most important factor?
9. How are the joists being attached to the beam and ledger?
10. What is the difference between an electroplated ring nail
vs. a galvanized twist nail?
11. What are the advantages of cedar and redwood vs. pine?
12. How much concrete should be put in your footings?
13. What is the best way to protect/reassure yourself in
getting a quality product?
14. What elements of a deck make up "live load"?
15. What is the county live load requirement?
16. What amount of live load is adequate for your use?
17. What is the most important aspect of a footing supporting
a post?
18. Regardless of code, how deep minimally should a footing
be?
19. Ultimately, who is responsible for permits, workman's comp
and liability?
20. If you could make one phone call, where would you call to
check the credibility of a company?
21. What credentials does a representative have to have in
order to give you a legal estimate?
22. What is wrong with paying 33% down / 33% on materials /
33% on completion?
23. What is the difference between hand select and yard
select?
24. What type of tools are to be used to assure the most
professional job?
25. What characteristics are not covered in pressure-treated
pine warranties?
26. How do you properly bolt a ledger to a TGI?
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