Water pouring down this viga post because of an incorrectly installed scupper. All the scuppers were to be installed by Andros Refrigeration the HVAC installer. However, in a cost cutting measure (done without our knowledge or permission) McCreary Homes Supervisor Ray Quintero installed these. This particular scupper was not screwed correctly and would separate during rain. The rain water ran unchecked down this Viga causing it to be grossly damaged. |
Scupper above the viga on the north porch - This picture of the incorrectly installed (with only two screws at the top creating a hinge like action) scupper shows what happened to it whenever the wind blew. There was usually wind with storms. The scupper would rise up and water just poured down the post below. "Expert Craftsmanship." |
You can see the scupper located directly above the viga. The scupper would separate at the point where it joins the exterior stucco. |
Another view of the scupper directly above the viga post. |
You can see the discoloration of the post (black area) beginning on this Viga. |
It is clear that the lower portion of the Viga has suffered massive water damage. |
View of the post from the other side. |
View of the post from the other side. |
Almost all of the Vigas and Corbels began separating from each other shortly after being installed. Note the bolts that had to be put into the corbels to hold them together. |
Example of the beam and corbels before they were bolted. When you enlarge this picture it is very clear how terribly they are separating. |
The gap between the post and the beam is quite pronounced in this example. |
Notice the space between the beam and the corbel. Also please note the paint all over the corbel. McCreary was content to leave this sloppy work. Subcontractors on this were Terra Cotta Framing and Mountain Valley Painting. |
Just another example of sloppy standards. Look at the paint on this beam. McCreary left it this way - it was acceptable to him and we were in his words - "Just picky". |
All of the ceiling vigas on the back porch had to be sandblasted after installation because McCreary "forgot" to have it done prior to installation. The sandblasting then caused pitting in the drywall which needed to be filled in and repainted. The repainting never occurred. |
More of the same. |
The blue taped x marks where a can light was supposed to be. We have no idea if it is under the drywall or not. There should have been a light here however. Again McCreary Homes touts its attention to detail. Can't even count lights! |
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