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t)uffy Engineering, Inc. <br />CONSULTING STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS <br />14 N. 7TH AVE. ST. CLOUD. MINNESOTA 56303 (612) 259-4006 <br />April 19, 1990 <br />Mr. and Mrs. Harold Vogt <br />1342 Rest Point Circle <br />Mound, MN 55364 <br />Re; Structural Review of Storage Shed/Three Season Porch <br />At Said Residence <br />Dear Mr. and Mrs. Vogt; <br />Upon your request, I inspected the storage shed/three season <br />porch for structural soundness as required by the city building <br />inspector. <br />The existing structure looks to have been build in the early <br />fifties. It's comprised of a lower level storage area with the <br />back and two side walls of masonry construction and the front <br />or lake side is framed by a wood beam and column thus allowing <br />access through the openings. The original floor framing was <br />8" X 8" timbers with wood decking. It has recently been repaired <br />and strengthened with treated 2 x 12's which also frame a wood <br />deck out the front. The upper level is used as a three season <br />porch. It's framed with conventional wood framing. The wood <br />roof over this porch is framed with rough sav^n 2 x 14's at 2'~0" <br />on center (approximately) with wood decking. <br />My analysis indicates the existing framing will support code <br />required floor and roof loadings. <br />The existing masonry foundation does show some signs of minor <br />movement but this can be expected of a structure of this age. <br />Over the course of the next few years, these walls may need some <br />remedial attention. <br />In conclusion, I feel the structure as it now stands is structurally <br />sound and can be utilized for years to come provided minor problems <br />are not let go and deteriorate. <br />If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. <br />r <br />Terry W. Duffy P.E <br />President <br />Td/sje