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4. The column near the well should be jacked up to its proper elevation and resupported by a concrete pad of sufficient area. 5. The exterior column supports should be reviewed on an individual basis. Those located at floor depressions and those not supported on level undisturbed concrete pads should be replaced with round or square concrete piers extending to frost depth. The need for a spread footing at frost depth should be investigated. During this replacement, the structure should be raised so the floor is level with the rest of the main floor. 6. The floor beam behind the main porch steps should be replaced along with its supports. Again, raising the beam to its proper elevation should correct the apparent floor and roof depressions. 7. Hold down anchorages should be provided at the new column supports around the perimeter and the disconnected braces reconnected. 8. The crawl space is open to the exterior. This, together with the positive drainage away from the lodge, has kept the floor framing members apparently dry and free of deterioration. A well ventilated crawl space should be maintained. SUMMARY We must emphasize that the observations included in this letter do not constitute an exhaustive structural investigation but they do reveal that the superstructure appears to have experienced no deterioration and appears to be sound. The superstructure has performed structurally, withstanding the various loads imposed on it, since the building was constructed. While isolated foundation settlement has occurred, no apparent structural distress has resulted. It is, therefore, my opinion that with the general recommendations noted above, the foundation settlement that has occurred can be corrected. If you have any questions, please call. Sincerely, FOWLER HANLEY, INC. Ronn A. Winkler, P.E. Priject Structural Engineer RAW/ms