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Swanson Structural,Inc. BUILDING DEPARTMENT
Paul W.Swanson,P.E. By' - —
92 Acre Hill Road
Barnstable,MA 02630
508-446-1042
May 29,2024
Brian Braginton-Smith
77 Route 28
West Yarmouth,MA 02673
Subject: Foundation Structural Inspection: Units 5-9,77 Main St.,West Yarmouth,MA
Dear Brian,
I was retained by you to perform a visual foundation inspection of the existing multi-family
building at the subject address. On Wednesday,May 22,2024 I met with you on site. You
asked me to review the condition of the foundation under units 5 through 9.
The foundation is unreinforced 8"concrete masonry units(CMU)with about a four foot grade
differential between the front and the rear,with the front higher and the rear lower. It is only in
fair condition. There is a horizontal crack in the front foundation wall due to earth pressure on
the wall. Per your description,the crack was mortared with hydraulic cement two years ago.
There has been negligible movement in the wall since the hydraulic cement was added. This
indicates that the wall under units 5 through 9 is serviceable at the present time. This office
recommends monitoring the condition of the foundation with structural inspections every two
years.
It is likely that other cracks will form and additional maintenance will be required in the future.
Thank you for involving me with this property. If you have any questions,please feel free to
contact mc.
Sincerely,
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Swanson Structural. Inc.
Paul W. Swanson, P.E.
92 Acre Hill Road
Bamstable, MA 02630
508-446-1042
May 29, 2024
Brian Braginton-Smith
77 Route 28
West Yarmouth, MA 02673
Subject: Action Required:
Foundation Structural Repair: Unit 20, 77 Main St., West Yarmouth, MA
Dear Brian,
I was retained by you to perform a visual foundation inspection of the existing multi-family
building at the subject address. On Wednesday, May 22, 2024 I met with you on site. You
asked me to review the condition of the foundation under unit 20.
The foundation is unreinforced 8"concrete masonry units(CMU) with about a four foot grade
differential between the front and the rear, with the front higher and the rear lower. It is in poor
condition. There is a horizontal crack in the front foundation wall,4 feet above the cellar floor,
due to earth pressure on the wall. Below the crack, the wall is out of plumb by 3 3/4"in 4 feet.
Above the crack, the wall is out of plumb by an additional '/z"in 32 inches. The rear wall is also
out of plumb as a result of the floor system pushing that wall back. This is not a stable
configuration and action is required. This office recommends constructing two perpendicular
reinforced concrete or CMU buttress walls spaced 6 feet apart to prevent further movement.
It is likely that other cracks will form and additional maintenance will be required in the future.
This office recommends structural inspections to occur every two years to monitor the condition
of the foundation.
Thank you for involving me with this property. If you have any questions,please feel free to
contact me.
Sincerely,
4.
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