E Martin Schara LLC

Marty Schara built our house in Sandbridge about 10 years ago. We have observed rust streaks dripping along the bases of the second and third floor decks, and hired a contractor to diagnose the cause. They have found several problems caused by improper original installation, which has resulted in extensive water damage and rotting. — sleepers extend all the way to edge instead of being cut a few inches short, so the contact of the pressure treated lumber has caused a chemical reaction with the metal flashing, which is generating the rust. — a 3-inch gap was negligently left in the metal edging, which allowed water to seep in and has rotted the facing beam. Other sections not properly sealed. — 4 weight-bearing posts on the second floor deck were not supported properly and are sinking/shifting, which has allowed seepage, which has rotted the beams underneath; will have to be jacked up and properly supported, with beams and plywood replaced. The repair estimate is now at $25,000 and could go up if additional damage found. Contractors doing the repairs say these problems are clearly the result of poor original construction, both in design and execution.