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Chimney Leans Outward and Pulls Brick Veneer With It

Appendix A: Photographs

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Front elevation.
Photo 1
 Front porch. Concrete deck has settled up to 2 inches in places.
Photo 2
    
Close-up of window on left side of chimney. Note how brick has pulled away at the window. Photo 3 (Enlarge) Close-up of rear door by chimney. Note the gap between the door frame and brick veneer. Photo 4 (Enlarge)
    
Interior side of rear door. Note the gap between door frame and fireplace brick. Photo 5 (Enlarge) Right side of fireplace. Note gap between the wall and fireplace. Photo 6 (Enlarge)
    
Inside crawlspace. Juncture of basement and crawlspace at rear wall. Note where chimney attaches. Photo 7 (Enlarge) Close-up of juncture corner. Note 5/8 inch gap between 8 inch block wall and pilaster. Photo 8 (Enlarge)
    


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