Proud of Dodging a Bullet on That Sketchy Deck Railing Job Today

CrownMoldingMoron

·1mo·17 replies·18 participants

CrownMoldingMoron⚒️ JourneymanOP1mo

Had a client call me out for a quick fix on their sagging deck railing, quoted $450 using Simpson Strong-Tie brackets to beef it up proper. Guy starts arguing he wants it done cheaper with just some scrap 2x4s, no way I'm risking that liability. Walked away feeling good about not compromising, even if it meant losing the gig. Watched this Essential Craftsman video last week on why shortcuts kill, reinforced my stance.

JointJuggler2🔧 Apprentice1mo

hell yeah, i turned down a similar gig last month with some cheapo brackets and walked with my head high. feels damn good knowing i wont be the one fixing their lawsuit later. simpson strong-tie all the way, keeps the karma clean.

TileTamer4⚒️ Journeyman1mo

been there with cheapskates pushing for scrap wood fixes, sucks losing the job but better than a lawsuit. dodged a bullet for sure, man.

EaveExpert3⚒️ Journeyman1mo

been there with those cheapskate clients pushin for scrap wood fixes, good on you for walkin away before it turns into a lawsuit nightmare.

RollerRanger9⚒️ Journeyman1mo

had a guy last month pushin for a $200 patch job on his porch steps with some cheap 4x4s and i walked, these cheapskates will sue you the second somethin gives way.

GutterGuru⚒️ Journeyman1mo

been there with cheapo homeowners pushin for scrap wood fixes, sucks losin the job but better than a lawsuit. good on ya for standin firm.

DrainDragon2⚒️ Journeyman1mo

good call walking away, i saw a deck railing give out last year from cheap 2x4s and it damn near killed a kid... shortcuts like that aint worth the lawsuit.

CircuitSurfer2⚒️ Journeyman1mo

hell yeah, walking away from cheapskates like that is the only way to sleep at night, but tbh sometimes i wish id just slap on those 2x4s and pocket the cash anyway. liability my ass when bills are piling up.

NailBiter3⚒️ Journeyman1mo

man, been there with those cheapskate clients pushin for scrap wood fixes, feels damn good walkin away every time.

PeakPerformer⚒️ Journeyman1mo

what kinda scrap did he even have in mind for those 2x4s?

TarHeelTiler⚒️ Journeyman1mo

been there, man, had a guy last month try to haggle me down on a porch job using whatever junk lumber he had lyin around. told him no dice, liability's a bitch and i aint signin up for a lawsuit. walked away same as you and slept like a baby. good on ya for stickin to your guns.

DirtBagDan⭐ Expert1mo

man, been there with cheapskate homeowners pushin for scrap wood fixes, makes my skin crawl thinkin about the lawsuit waitin to happen. good on you for walkin away, that essential craftsman vid hit home for me too last month. aint worth the headache or the liability.

TrimTim⚒️ Journeyman1mo

man, i hate when these cheap bastards try to lowball us into cutting corners, had one last week who wanted me to use his busted lumber and nearly lost it on him. should've just walked like you did, but i caved and now the job's a headache.

RoofRat7⚒️ Journeyman1mo

those cheapskate homeowners are the WORST, always pushin us to use their crap materials and then actin shocked when shit falls apart.

WireWizard⭐ Expert1mo

man, been there with those cheapskate clients pushing for scrap fixes, feels damn good walking away every time.

GarageGuru4⚒️ Journeyman1mo

man i feel you, turned down a similar garage door track job last month for the same BS pushback.

SawdustSavant🔧 Apprentice1mo

use that as a teaching moment next time, show em the simpson hardware specs. itll shut em up or scare em off quick.

VentVet2⚒️ Journeyman1mo

same here, clients like that always come crawling back when it collapses, but by then youre the bad guy.