99 Problems and the Structure is All of Them
This Mapleton, Utah home is distinctive, but it requires significant work to meet proper structural standards. During review, we identified several key issues. The most notable include: two basement beams, a ridge beam above the garage, and other areas showing deterioration and poor workmanship. In the basement, a large 4×18 beam appears sound, but a […]
Let’s Punch a Hole Through this Wall
This home is estimated to be around 100 years old, though its exact construction date isn’t listed online. Like many older homes, it has seen a few updates over time, including an addition on the back side that blends old and new construction styles. The current project involves installing a dryer vent through the west […]
Swaying Side-to-side
We were called out to a home in Tooele, Utah, to assess the foundation because of movement of the home. Often the first suspect when a house begins to move is the foundation, but in this case, the foundation is solid. The trouble lies above the earth. Across the entirety of the home, cracks and […]
I Wouldn’t Buy it Either
This home in Woods Cross, Utah, is located in an area known for challenging subsurface conditions. The soils here are very soft and contain natural voids in the soil, which often lead to uneven settlement and structural movement over time. We have extensive experience in this region and have observed similar distress in many nearby […]
Bomb Proof
In Kearns, Utah, a home carried an unusual history. It was originally built as a government experiment shortly after the war, meant to test how well a residential structure could withstand a bomb-type impact. Whatever trials it faced, the results were convincing enough and the home stayed intact and eventually entered ordinary life as real […]
Rain, Rain Go Away
This home that is currently under contract was recently found to have water and mold issues that have since been treated by a professional remediator. We were brought in to evaluate any structural damage resulting from the moisture exposure on this Alpine, Utah home. The issue began with a large roof draining water into a […]
Clear Signs of Structural Failure
At a home in Orem, Utah, a recently built deck has shown clear signs of failure due to poor construction. The deck measures roughly 16 feet wide by 18 feet deep and was framed entirely with 2×8 lumber; including the joists, rim beam, and ledger. Eight columns support the structure, but the critical flaw lies […]
Glass Tower
This South Jordan, Utah home is striking; it’s tall, open, and wrapped in glass from front to back. The family room and kitchen fills the left side, rising more than two stories with almost no interior walls. That openness, combined with this location’s strong wind storms, has left the structure vulnerable to sway. Built to […]
Seen Better Days
This Provo home, built in 1955, reflects the standards of another time. It is expected that a 70-year-old house will not meet modern codes, but even with that understanding, this structure is in rugged condition. Many elements are undersized, cut, or damaged, then patched in ways that complicate repair. These issues show up in both […]
Oh… That’s a Crack!
One homeowner has lived in their Salt Lake City home for nine years and has noticed cracks forming in several rooms. The home has a masonry exterior and drainage has been an issue in the past. Rain gutters and downspouts are present, however, they do not extend far enough away from the foundation. Therefore, drainage […]