Structure & Foundation
Improper Floor Joist Supports in a Crawlspace
Status Prompt Evaluation
Severely damaged framing beneath a bathroom had been propped up with blocks, posts, shims, and added lumber instead of properly repaired.
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Structure & Foundation Defects
Real structural conditions photographed during home inspections—what they look like, why they matter, and what a qualified contractor should evaluate.
These case files are first-hand inspection observations, not a code-compliance determination or an engineering evaluation.
Floor framing
Improper supports and wood-destroying insect damage in floor structure.
Structure & Foundation
Termite-Damaged Floor Joist: Can It Be Repaired?
Status Prompt Evaluation
Substantial termite damage compromised a center floor joist; an added girder and jack posts supported the damaged wood rather than repairing it.
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Foundation walls
Foundation movement and soil pressure against basement walls.
Structure & Foundation
Bowed Basement Wall Pushed Inward by Soil Pressure
Status Prompt Evaluation
Horizontal separation and inward displacement in a concrete-block basement wall—reported as soil pressure pushing the wall inward.
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These files help you recognize conditions. They cannot determine the condition of a specific property. Schedule a home inspection if you need the systems evaluated on site.