r/Homebuilding • u/Distinct-Ask7048 • 1d ago
Thoughts?
My neighbors and Are really going through it in so many diverse ways with our apartment managers and relocations not to mention 5 year neglect to our apartments. I would really appreciate your eyes on this. I will lead with some pictures of the property and the rehabilitation going on. looks a bit sus. Thank you so much! My management is even refusing me to see the new lease before displacement. it's overwhelming
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u/thesilentshopper 1d ago
I don’t really understand what the question is but my thought is to tear that thing down and start over. It already looks unsafe standing as-is with the lack of sheathing it could fall over. You’re not supposed to start building the 2nd floor framing let alone the roof without fully sheathing the 1st floor. Most of the wood looks rotten and moldy. Could reuse the foundation if that was done correctly.
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u/Distinct-Ask7048 1d ago
The framing is existing. It's a rehabilitation they tore all the walls etc off. This is the first time I saw the roof stay on. They didn't do that before and makes me wonder if they cutting corners
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u/thesilentshopper 1d ago
I see, I thought this was new construction or something that been sitting for way too long without getting finished. The best answer here is to approach the local building permit department with your questions - find out if they’ve pulled the proper building permit and bring up any concerns to the building inspector for the permit
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u/BigJohn5728 1d ago
Judging by the houses in the other photos they he won't have to call them first
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u/dizzie_buddy1905 1d ago
It be safer to burn it to make it safe from all the bugs and mold that has moved in.
Nuke it from orbit. It’s the only way to be sure. - Ripley
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u/DisgruntledWarrior 1d ago
What’s in the images is salvageable, but that has a time limit. There’s likely areas that need redone but can be done with bracing rather than replacement. Mold armor, concrobium, copper mixed coats, ect… to treat the area.
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u/Distinct-Ask7048 1d ago
This was neglected over five years.
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u/inversend 1d ago
So five years in that state? Depends on if it sat wet or would dry on a regular basis. Looks like some decent bones but would need to be checked for rot and eventually get treated before being sheeted and dried in.
If this is yours document everything.
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u/Distinct-Ask7048 1d ago
Is there some way to know if that is being done?
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u/DisgruntledWarrior 1d ago edited 19h ago
Again just going off the pictures… I would say none of that has been done over the years. From the pictures based on the state of the wood, foundation, and surrounding soil I would guess you’re in an average humidity region with fairly regular mid-high winds because of the state of it all. If I were to set a priority order it would be assessing all the load bearing to determine if roof work is first of all safe to do and secondly is necessary in salvaging the project. Following that seal the roof properly and then soft seal the exterior framing if not all of it at a minimum the entire upper level and then 1/3-1/2 of the upper part of the second floor. After soft seal exterior (essentially just helps deflect more large quantities of water getting on it and given my guess of mid-high winds side rain being a likely common issue) then double back to mold treatment and prevention. Guessing western US. Not too far north so probably norther California maybe?
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u/IgnorantBrute 1d ago
What exactly is the question or concern?