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March 13, 2009 Performing Work from Interior <br />Another thought is to leave the exterior of the building as is and fix problems from the Interior as <br />they occur. Like many things in life, problems can be postponed to the future. I submit that there <br />aze many current problems with the exterior of the building. These problems will not go away and <br />new areas will surface at an increasing rate. If you decide to take this approach, you will need to <br />budget increasing amounts of money to stay ahead of the deterioration. <br />The deterioration of the exterior walls, is for the most part hidden from view. It will show itself in <br />vazious ways, such as water on the floor or running down walls, mold growing on interior walls, or <br />a moldy smell. When the above conditions occur, the deterioration is likely severe. Deterioration of <br />walls can occur with no outward signs of distress. <br />In severe cases of deterioration, there can be structural collapse of the wall system. Many ofthe walls <br />in the building have been weakened by deterioration. At some point, these weakened walls will <br />succumb to a event that stresses these walls, such as high wind or a fire. <br />The decision on what to do is yours. My job is to advise my client. Based on everything I know, as <br />Licensed Professional Engineer, I would advise against doing the rehabilitation work from the <br />interior. <br />Sincerely, <br /> <br />William A. Becklin, P.E. <br />President <br />,~~ <br />n~".. ... ~. QJ~ <br />~~ ~%'' <br />