You probably would be better off just taking this to the foundation and rebuilding the structure. By the time you find all of the issue and non-code items, it might not be that much of a difference. In Louisiana, aluminum stud framing will be rust proof and rot proof.

I don't know about that. The pics of the structure don't look like it was built well. I'd rather spend the extra cash to make sure I had a safe, stable structure that protected my pins and wasn't a risk to the occupants. But the pics could be deceiving and it's solid but finished like crap. I find that unlikely because I've found that if one aspect of a building is lacking its usually lacking in other areas, particularly the ones you can't see. I mean the last pic shows wiring without nail shields over where the wiring is run through the studs. Nail shields are cheap and also required. If they passed on installing those, it's a good sign they did a lot of other things that were shortcuts/wrong/dangerous. Just my opinion.

You are overly sensitive. Don’t post if you don’t want commentary. It’s a reasonable observation that the garage is probably far from code in the condition you’ve shown it prior to renovation.

I find this comment from you to be an amazing example of your lack of self awareness. You are one of the most critical posters on this board. Smh.

Bunch of thin-skinned pansies. I never said he did anything wrong. I said the building looked like it was likely poorly built and suggested a tear down may have been a viable option. I then pointed out what the pics showed as shortcuts. I never said a thing about the ops rebuild. But, of course, your ability to actually read what I posted is lacking. Go back and read my posts again... not a single word about the ops work. Dumbass.