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Differential Settlement Causes Cracks in Expensive Split-Level Home

Appendix A: Photographs

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Front elevation of house.
Photo 1
 West corner of rear elevation. Note area next to foundation where water can enter.
Photo 2
    
The girder does not bear solidly on the pier. The pier could fail. Photo 3 (Enlarge) Crack at left support over garage door opening. Photo 4 (Enlarge)
    
1/8 inch wide step crack on right side of the window. Photo 5 (Enlarge) Front elevation with 3/8 inch wide crack caused by two story section pulling away from one story section. Photo 6 (Enlarge)
    


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