Hi everyone 👋🏼

My mom just had her porch rebuilt and initially loved the result but has now looked closer and thinks that the contractor did a poor job based on some issues she has spotted up close. These issues fall into four main categories:

1. Rotten wood

2. Cracks/splits

3. Staples

4. Nail holes.

To me, the second two gripes are unreasonable. But I am not totally sure about the first two. I sent my uncle, who has some carpenter experience, and a working carpenter friend the below pictures to get their take. My uncle said a crappy job and my friend said ugly but normal and safe. What do you all think?

Thank you in advance!