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546 Higuera
Mission Trailer Park
Sample photos of building defects
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The foundation for the
original portion of the dwelling is
significantly substandard,
consisting largely of stacked
bricks and blocks, with no
concrete footings, no secure
connections to the building
framing, and no seismic
reinforcement. Many of these piers appear unstable. Several of the stacked
brick piers are at the edge of the roughly excavated drainage pit below the
living room portion of the building.
These piers are subject to
undermining and structural failure
as a result of non-complying
proximity to the drainage pit. Flat
joists are installed as beams on
some of the brick piers. This is a
substandard framing configuration.
The foundation systems for the additions consist of wood framing installed on a
grade, with no footings, no secure attachment to the floor framing, and no
protection from damage due to wood-destroying organisms. Major sloping of
the floors indicates a significant
foundation settlement and the
need for a structural evaluation and
foundation upgrades. Decayed
wood is apparent at the subfloor
and framing below the ¾
bathroom. Sloped floors indicate
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major settlement at these
rear additions.
Evidence of seasonal
flooding is apparent in the
subarea below the building.
Stream paths are apparent,
indicating surface water
flow during rainy weather. A
large drainage pit, nearly
seven feet deep, has been
excavated in the subarea below the living room. This pit is not equipped with a
sump pump and may overflow during periods of extensive rainfall. The walls of
the drainage pit have not been reinforced and are subject to ongoing erosion
from surface drainage in
the subarea. This can result
in undermining of the
adjacent brick piers.
Evidence of faulty
drainage is apparent
where the driveway adjoins
the side porch. This
promoted water intrusion
into the subarea.
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Upstairs bathroom/shower framing issue; no
framing; wallboard attached directly to
exterior siding; no structural members
Upstairs bedroom with 2x3 studs used for
framing; attached to exterior siding
indicating a scabbed on room addition
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Lath and plasterbrokern
up in many places; one
of many different
interior wall finishes
Upstairs bedroom with
2x3 studs used for
framing; addition nailed
onto exterior siding,
indicates scabbed on
room addition
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Water damage to ceiling of upstairs
bathroom; one of many roof leaks
Upstairs bathroom with
exterior siding showing
through thin wall board;
no structural framing;
possible scabbed on
room
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Substandard balustrade approx. 36” high
Downstairs closet/room with flat stud
framing nailed onto exterior planks;
indicates scabbed on room
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Lath and plaster broken up in many
places; reflects inconsistent wall
coverings throughout the house
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