Criterium-Simpson Engineers: Structural Inspections

Rot in Support Beam Under Large Palladian Window
Appendix A: Photographs
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Front elevation. Note palladian window.
Photo 1
View of palladian window and front door.
Photo 2

Close-up of rot in wood panel below palladian window.
Photo 3
Palladian window is supported with 2 - 2x10s, 3 - 2x4s, and a wood I-beam. Note rot.
Photo 4

Close-up of rotted 2x10 support. Also note how window frame is detached from 2x10.
Photo 5
The flange of the wood I-beam has been cut to allow the beam to fit into the space.
Photo 6

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