Semi new homeowner, bought this home just under 2yrs ago now, and I knew that my future would be plagued with problems from this deck. Looking at the structure, I am pretty sure it was not professionally done in any sense.
The home itself is in great shape considering, and was willing to take this hit for the home.
The siding (facade?) of the deck seems to have been an afterthought, and essentially every board I’ve taken off seems to be rotted out, and the screws are either rusted in half, or held in with thoughts and prayers. The actual structure of the deck does not seem much better, with the main beams splitting down the middle.
Based on what I see, I don’t think there is much to salvage here? And would be better off getting it ripped out and replaced?