For some time we have been sharing various examples of the less-than-perfect workmanship in our industry. Unfortunately, there have been plenty…
It can be really hard to get the right angle to make that plumbing connection. If you use enough pieces though, you’ll eventually get there!
Just don’t lean on it…
Have to leave at least a sliver to keep the structure sound!
Improvise. Adapt. Overcome.
Reminds me of the last season of Game of Thrones somehow…
Intruder-proof fire escape
At least it turns…
A good example why all structural work requires permits.
Wrong part? No problem!
Masons are so expensive. I’ll do it myself!
I’m sure it’s part of the design.
Meh. 5 screws should be enough.
Ground works are hard. Let’s just build a dais for the throne!
We’re missing a piece of duct sir. No worries, we have 12 buckets!
Perfect match!
New Architects after all the Zoom classes.
Smokin’
If it works it ain’t stupid. With some notable exceptions…
Maybe the floor is slanted and the outlet is level?
Custom corner shelf. I bet they paid extra.
Having built a houseboat we can’t look at this abomination.
The footing is too small. No problem, let’s just cut it to fit!
Measure zero times cut twice.
I’m sure that column wasn’t important.
Yes sir, fits perfectly!
Wonder which was done first, the tile or the door?
How would you get out?
Fixed it boss!
Task failed successfully!
Don’t drink and frame.
We’ve also been introduced to SFW Construction in Seattle which has found some gems as well!
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