| It's not as common as it used to be, when large | | | | splits or knots in them and shouldn't be used except |
| framing contractor's would save money ordering | | | | for firewood, yet they are installed carelessly, simply |
| damaged lumber or inferior building products. This | | | | because someone else doesn't want to take the |
| might be a thing of the past in some areas, but there | | | | time to return the inferior lumber to get a new piece |
| are still framing contractors and lumber companies | | | | without any damage or flaws in it. |
| who you need to be careful with, especially when | | | | I have seen large knots in floor joist create safety |
| the lumber they're sending out to your job can cause | | | | hazards for other workers and other trades. Some |
| an accident. | | | | of the damaged lumber that I have seen used by |
| I've seen this happen too many times, the | | | | other carpenters, doesn't just creates safety |
| carpenters are working on a house and the | | | | problems, I have seen them cause accidents. It's |
| contractor didn't order enough lumber or ordered | | | | simply not worth it to use damaged building materials, |
| enough lumber, but a few of the pieces are damaged | | | | because you're in a hurry or don't have the time to |
| and the carpenters use them anyway, simply so that | | | | replace the item properly. |
| they can finish the home. | | | | If you're dealing with a lumber company that |
| This isn't going to ever be something that will benefit | | | | continuously sends you out inferior lumber, I would |
| the other workers, especially if the structure of the | | | | advise you to explain your situation to them and if |
| house has been compromised. I have seen floor joist, | | | | they will not respond properly, try to find another |
| roof rafters and structural beams that have large | | | | lumber yard to deal with. |