On 26 Apr 2006 07:57:41 -0700, wrote:


riverhome wrote:
Want to construct 12' X 16' second story free standing deck to masonry
home. Contractor doesn't think free standing is safe. Any pros, cons,
advice?

What this means is:
This contractor doesn't know how to do that job safely.

So you have to either pick a different contractor,
or pick a design that this guy is comfortable with.