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■ Mike & Lori Arne <br /> 203 LITTLE CANADA ROAD <br /> SUITE 280 125 Truffula Trail <br /> SAINT PAUL Orono, Minnesota 55356 <br /> MINNESOTA 55117 <br /> TEL: 612.490-9266 <br /> FAX: 612-490-9265 <br /> Structural Condition <br /> Survey - <br /> PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS <br /> 125 Truffula Trail <br /> INCORPORATED Orono, Minnesota <br /> August 17 , 1998 <br /> PEC #3965 <br /> INTRODUCTION <br /> This report concerns our observations of front stoop construction <br /> for the single family residential structure located at 125 Truffula <br /> Trail , Orono , Minnesota. We understand there is a crack in the <br /> concrete stoop which supports brick veneer construction around the <br /> front entry way. On August 7 , 1998 , you authorized our services to <br /> -make a structural condition survey of the front stoop construction <br /> and brick masonry construction and provide an opinion on the <br /> conditions which have cracked the concrete stoop. <br /> CONCLUSIONS <br /> Based on our observations of the distressed stoop, stoop foundation <br /> and brick veneer construction we have the following opinions: <br /> 1 . The cracks in the corner of the stoop and foundation wall <br /> below the stoop are the result of structural distress in the <br /> construction. It is our opinion moisture absorption by of the <br /> wood support column for the front entry way resulted in <br /> tension crack development in the corner of the stoop and <br /> underlying foundation wall . <br /> 2 . The condition which is causing tension cracking in the stoop <br /> and underlying foundation wall is also distressing the brick <br /> veneer construction. We observed cracks in the mortar joints <br /> of the brick veneer in the arch and at the north side of the <br /> arch construction. The step-cracking in the mortar joints in <br /> the north side of the arch construction and the crack along <br /> the bottom of the arch indicate elongation of the north column <br /> supporting the entrance roof or frost heaving of the stoop <br /> construction. <br /> 3 . We recommend the stoop construction be removed and <br /> reconstructed. We recommend supporting the bottom of the brick <br /> veneer and entrance roof construction during the removal of <br /> the stoop. Additionally, we recommend the bottom of the wood <br /> column supporting a north side of the entrance roof be cutoff <br /> at the bottom of the brick veneer construction. We recommend <br /> drilling a vertical hole in the bottom center of the wood <br /> column which extends at least 6" to receive a steel 1/2" <br />