2618 RUCKER AVE 2018-01-01 MF Import

� �.I'-: . .� 1 �. . . .. I�:' . i I ..� . . . ' . . . �ngineer's Inspection of the Fcoper;y Located at P�� i3 2618 and 2626 Rucker Avenuc, Evrrett, Washinoton 'fhere is a high risk of hidden decay in, or adjacent to, th�c structure. It is narticularly impo�tant to investigate concealed areas without delay. l�ecay was found in this structure. OcCK GUARDRNIL• For safety, buiiding codes require a guardrail wherever there is a drop of 30 inches or more. A guardrail is missing along the so�th side of the deck. DECK ROO�: 'fhe structurai frame is made of wood. The frame appears to have adequate strenyth. The frame is no1 properly ariached to ihe wail of the building. The beams shouid be ariached to the posts with steel straps. There is significant decay in the bottoms oi the po�ts a�d in some of the roof sheathing. There is a greafer than normai possibility of concealed decay in th� root deck at the connection to the building which can oniy be determined by expo;�ng the deterioretEr: arEas. ROOF STRUCTURi:: U� ..r ::••t�rio� ot the upper ro�f �f the building, i found no detormation of the roof st�ucture tha' ve : cl ' e Evidence •n .. serious structurat deticiency. 'fhe strength ot the rafters ap�+eais to be adequate to safely support the loads to which the structwe wouid norm�lly be s�.�bjected. StruCturai ventilation !s less than that which is p�ovided in normal construction practice. A lack of adequate ventilation in attics can result in s�nictural deterioration and in a �hortened serviC6 life of the root covaring. This is paRicularly true in aHics with relatively low overhead clearancw, such as this one. Good vent;fation can also significantiy reduce the heat buildup in the bui:ding du��ng hot weather. It i> impartant to ensure that attics are properly ventilated. i recommrnd that the roof structure ventilation be improved so ;hat d meets nodern buddinc� standai�s. _.,GHI�by�.Y$: Atove the roctiine, they show a curve 10 the soulh. This is a ,esuli of >=- � ` �` _. a�i �" _-..r'_ `";. .�::q :_..:��ted�inor:ar:-Ssveral courses ot btick at the topsof the chimneys'��e'tiadly""` -"" deteriorated. The mortar is �enerally very soif in these areas, which increases the susceptibii'ity to earthquake damage. I recommend that the chimneys be rebuilt above the roofline. , MA50tdRY WALL VENEEFI: Tnt thin set, masonry veneer on the wslls shows the foliov+inp ev�dence of siructural damage or deficiancy: 7he mortar is c'ateriorated in places leaving some oi the melal attachmen' m�mbers exposed. 7he expcsed ,-�ietal is rusted. The wall veneer is damagad in F�laces. '1'he west wall has signitican! areas where the wail cove;iny was never installed. This leaves the waiis with locations where �+�ater penetration and conceal..d decay can ocwr