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Originally Posted By: jpope
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than settlement cracks. It appears that there is much more stress than simple settlement. I would classify them as indications of
movement.
I would certainly have no problem deferring those to a specialist, especially considering your ground is much more dormant than my shaky state.
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Originally Posted By: rchoreyii
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Jeff,
Which type of specialist? A stucco contractor, a geologist or a structural engineer?
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Originally Posted By: jpope
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At minimum, a general contractor, it’s certainly more than what would require a stucco contractor.
Depending on other conditions around and inside, it's quite possible that a structural engineer may be necessary.
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Jeff Pope
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Originally Posted By: rchoreyii
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Thanks,
I’ll know more when I get into the townhouse tomorrow.
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Ron Chorey
LAS CRUCES Home Inspections
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Originally Posted By: whandley
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Pictures one and two appear to be mapping cracks, and maybe caused by
lack of proper drying time between the stucco scratch, brown and finish
coats. Mapping cracks can also occur when the finish coat is installed
unevenly and or to thin. Picture three, any chance we’re experiencing
water intrusion at the railing and or the support beam assembly? moisture can change the size and configuration of wood framing members up to
10% in some cases, (Expansion/contraction differential). I’d advise a stucco contractor first with follow up by a structural party as needed. All
to be performed of course “PRIOR TO CLOSE OF ESCROW”. Stucco
contractors may inspect and issue an estimate for repair without charge to your client, that will not be the case with a structural engineer and or
geologist. Good Luck!
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Originally Posted By: Blaine Wiley
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Richard,
That looks more like EIFS or stucco applied over cement board to me than true stucco on block. Is that correct?
If so, you have different worries than movement.
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Originally Posted By: rchoreyii
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Blaine,
It is not installed over block. This is a stucco frame building/townhouse.
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Ron Chorey
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