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Dan and Martha Cummings <br /> June 17, 1998 <br /> Page Two <br /> EXECUTIVE SUMMARY <br /> This residence has experienced significant wind and hail damage. <br /> The garage frame is misaligned with severe damage. Portions of the garage roof have collapsed <br /> damaging several trusses. The garage is not structurally sound at this time. Occupancy and use <br /> of the garage should be limited until repaired. <br /> Portions of the house roof have collapsed damaging many of the roof structural members. <br /> Portions of the house are misaligned with some major defects. <br /> Substantial corrective measures and repairs will be required to return this structure to a <br /> structurally sound condition. <br /> OBSERVATIONS AND COMMENTS <br /> 1. A site visit was conducted by John H. Dahlmeier of J. H. Dahlmeier Engineering Inc. on <br /> Sunday, June 7, 1998 to review existing conditions. <br /> 2. Detailed observations of the structure were obtained. These details will be kept in my <br /> permanent file. <br /> 3. Consideration should be given to installing angle connectors between each roof truss and <br /> the top plate to increase resistance to wind. A Simpson H1 connector is suggested. This <br /> does exceed the Code requirement of three toe nails from each truss into the top plate. <br /> However, it is good practice. The catastrophic damage to the roof structural system of <br /> the garage dictates removal and replacement of the entire garage in order to provide a <br /> smooth acceptable roof system. <br /> 4. The roof structural system over the south half of the house is severe with broken <br /> members in every truss and/or supporting member. The roof portion over the dining <br /> room and kitchen is currently supported on a non-bearing, non-structural wall with most <br /> of these members damaged. The overhang is severely damaged along a good portion of <br /> the rear of the house. Replacement of the entire roof structural system except the living <br /> room is mandatory. Economic consideration may make it more suitable to replace the <br /> entire roof structural system of the house.The rake is not constructed in accordance with <br /> good engineering practice and should be corrected during this repair process. <br />