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� __._�_.__.._-.---- � ._ __ _. , _ , ---- _ i � i' ; / � A report by Principal Engineering dated June 25,2008 is attached.The report addresses the causes and makes recommenda.tions for remediation of the observed foundation damage. ased on the soil analysis and report issued by Principal Engineering it is our opinion that soil conditions at the back elevation of the home required the installation of damp proofing and that the damproofing"shall ea�tend from a point 6 inches above grade, down to the top of the spread portion of the footing." [Reference 1997 UBC Appendix 18 Section 1824, Subsection 1824.1�. No other new observations were made during the inspection at this location. Interior Insnection• Carpet was pulled back in the lower level family room and bedroom. The following new observations were made: • Floor tile damaged along interior of rear elevation • Damage to gypsum wallboazd observed in the lower level family room and bedroorn • At the exterior perimeter, and along the common wall between the family room and bedroom, a self-leveling grout had been applied to a maximum thickness of approximately 3/4 inch. Attic Insnectian• No new observations were made. Conclusions• The following additional conclusions aze made: • It appears that the purpose of the self-leveler was to correct differential settlement in the slab which began prior to completion of construction. • Additional conclusions and recommendations for remediation of the foundation structure can be found in the attached Principal Engineering report. Recommendations: The following additional recommendations are made: • Excavate azound the perimeter of the back and right elevations to the top of the spread footing and install damproofing. • Additional recommendations are made in the Principal Engineering and previous FBS reports. Discovery is ongoing.Additional testing and inspections may need to be performed and additional and/or supplemental information and opinions may be contained in future reports issued by Forensic Building Science, Inc. This report is the exclusive property of the client noted previously and cannot be relied upon by a third party, Copies of this �report are released to third parties only by written permission of the client.