4713 CARLTON RD 2016-01-01 MF Import

. November 12, 2008 Allstate Insurance Mitchell Residence Fire Damage Most ot the (loor sheathing and the top halt of the joists were protected by insulation and were not signi(icantly charred. Where it was cha:red, ihe thickness ot the char was minimal (Photo 32-34). The bottom o( the sheathing may be scraped and sealed. However, il the hardwood (looring of the bedroom above is being replaced (Photo 35), it may be more economical, and more certain with regard to preventing ongoing odor release, to replace the Iloor sheathing and many ot the joists, rather than scraping and sealing ihem. At the (3) 2x8 beam spanning norih-south 7' easl of the west wall (Photos 24, 25, 28, 29), ihe beam may be scraped and sealed, but due to the dil(iculty oi cleaning between the wood members, it may be more efficient to remove and replace the beam as noted on the schematic plan. Other members, including sill plates, blocking, wall plates and studs, have varying amounts ot surface charring, but are not signiticantly damaged trom a siructural standpoint. The deterniination of whether each member is more effectively cleaned and sealed, or removed and replaced, is probably better left to the contractor. Shelving units are not siructural elements, but the eMent ol damage to the small vertical members and thin shelves, leads to the conclusion that they cannot be practically restored and must be replaced. Af(ected concrete wall surfaces can be cleaned and sealed. L,mitations: Except as discussed, no physical testing has been performed and no calculations have been made to determine the adaquacy of any of thQ siructural members mentioned in this report, or of the overall structural system o( the building or its compliance with accepted building code requirements. Our conclusions are prolessional opinions derived in a manner consistent with the ievel and skill ordinarily exercised by other members of the profession currently practicing in this area. The accuracy ol ihe conclusions is limited by ihe extenl of investigation requested and the accuracy and completeness oi tho information provided by others. Conclusions are subject to modification if additional intormation is presented. This report does not constitute a design, nor does it address any portions ot the siructuro other than the items mentioned. This report daes not provide any warranty, expressed or impliod, for any portion of ihe existing strudure. This report does not address any non-siructural systems such as electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilating or mechanical systPms. Page 2 of 3