[Joe 6-pack]

What are the odds the contractor that built the deck used illegal labor, and if willing to cut costs on payroll, was also willing to cut costs on materials?

[BobL]

“What are the odds the contractor that built the deck used illegal labor, and if willing to cut costs on payroll, was also willing to cut costs on materials?”

Not to defend Illegals, but they generally do a damn good job, providing that they are properly supervised by their lead, who is almost always legal. At least that’s been my experience. I’ll take them any day over the Soy Boys that we would otherwise be stuck with.

[Fireone]

This is where building inspectors are supposed to earn their money. Permits are purchased, and inspectors are supposed to oversee proper stages of construction. Someone here, clearly has responsibility, and should answer for this.

[Mastador1]

Right, because legal Americans never do crappy work? You can't make the illegals the bogeyman for every shoddy bit of work or bad thing that happens.(there are enough real things)

[PAR35]

What are the odds the contractor that built the deck used illegal labor

Looks more like union work to me.