Structure & Foundation
Severe Floor Framing Damage Propped Up Instead of Repaired
Damaged framing under a bathroom was still carrying load—held up by posts, blocks, and added lumber.
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Structure & Foundation
Severe Floor Framing Damage Propped Up Instead of Repaired
Damaged framing under a bathroom was still carrying load—held up by posts, blocks, and added lumber.
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Foundation Wall Pushed Inward by Soil Pressure
Horizontal separation and inward displacement in a concrete-block basement wall—reported as soil pressure pushing the wall inward.
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Termite-Damaged Center Floor Joist
Termite damage compromised a center floor joist; an added girder and jacks supported the damaged wood rather than repairing it.
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