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Dan and Martha Cummings June 17, 1998 Page Three 5. Wall systems of the garage and house have both been racked by the falling trees, particularly the rear corners of the house and garage. Due to the existing severeness of misalignment and out-of-plumbness, the structural capability of the current nailing of the insulating board sheathing to the existing stud is minimized. Therefore, placement of new structural wall wood panels to provide diaphragm and rigidity to the resist wind is mandatory. 6. Severe water damage occurred in the rear wall of the house causing damage to the wall system including misalignment, penetrated vapor barriers, wet insulation and wet floor sheathing. Repair of these items must be addressed. 7. Misalignment of the wall systems has caused windows to bind and operate improperly. Repair will be required. 8. Sheetrock and other interior surface finish damage has occurred and will require repair. Some further damage may occur during repair of the structural frame system. 9. The wall supporting the roof system between the dining room and kitchen is a non-load bearing wall. Installation of a beam at the roof is not practical since the fireplace system cannot support wood structural members. 10. The floor in the kitchen and dining room slopes to the fireplace. Further structural investigation of the floor support system will be required. Repair of this will be required. CORRECTIVE MEASURES 11. The following corrective measures aze required to provide a structurally adequate and sound structure in accordance with the Code: a. Shore structural elements as necessary. b. Remove damaged gazage roof. c. Remove house roof structural system except living room roof (it may be more economical to replace entire roof of house and garage). d. Construct new roof system with clear span trusses with overhangs to match existing on existing bearing walls. (Wall between kitchen and dining room is non-load bearing.) Use H-1 clips for all roof plate connections. e. Ensure proper connection between roof trusses and top plate throughout entire structure. f. Repair masonry foundation as necessary and ensure proper connection between wall and plates at garage.