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. <br /> "STRUCTU RES � / � � � � <br /> Jerry Palms P.E. <br /> Structural Engineer <br /> 416 Hennepin Avenue East � �- l `( ����� <br /> Minneapolis MN 55414 �� <br /> 67 2/378 0393(Voice) <br /> 612/378 3736(Fax) <br /> � .---structures�aoLcom <br /> my professional judgment, this masonry wall system is quite adequate for reuse with the <br /> new house. <br /> 3.) Exterior masonrv wing wal►s: On the east side of the house facing the lake, I <br /> observed to masonry wing walls. One is a full height 12 inch thick masonry wall in line <br /> with the north foundation wall of the house.This wall retains full height soil on the north <br /> sidc.In turn,it is braced by a large pilaster at the east end.In my judgment,this wall is in <br /> adequate condition to be reused as a future interior foundation wall to support new floor <br /> and roof structure above.As well,there is a partial height 8 inch thick exterior wing wall <br /> in line with the south foundation wall of the house. Since the finished grade is low at this <br /> wall,it may also be used to support a future full height 8 inch thick masonry bearing wall. <br /> 4.)Existing main floor framine:This floor is constructed with 4x10 @ 4'-0"o.c.timber <br /> joists supporled wood decking. We did not observe any fire damage. Thus, if this <br /> structure is compatible with your new design,it could be reused. <br /> There is an intermediate beam line supporting this floor structure.You have indicated that <br /> there seems to have been some settiement of this beam line in the past. A quick <br /> calculation on my part indicates that the existing pad footings below the two posts may be <br /> slightly undersized for the code-required design load. As well, if we plan to reuse this <br /> beam line, I should check the adequacy of the existing beams themselves and their <br /> connection to the posts. The posts themselves, which are only 4x4 timber, are <br /> significantly undersized for the existing design loads,and,if the main floor structure were <br /> to be reused,these ought to be replaced with 6x6 timber or manufactured Parallam posts. <br /> If you would like to discuss this preliminary report with me,please feel quite free to call. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Jerry Palms PE <br /> Structural Engineer <br /> ?:"=:STRUCTURES <br /> I hereby certify that this plan, specification <br /> or report was prepared by me or under my <br /> direct supervision and that I am a duly <br /> registered professiona� en ' e under the <br /> laws of t state of Minn t <br /> MN # 9033 February 14,2007 <br /> FEBRUnftY 14,2007/PAGE 2 <br />