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2.2 Site Inspection and Damage Assessment A site inspection and damage assessment of the Barker property was completed on January 27, 2009. The inspection and assessment consisted of preparing a site map and inventory of visible cracking and settlement distress to interior and exterior portions of the house, with photographic documentation of relevant features. An interview with Ms. Barker regarding the type, extent, and history of the damage to the structure was also conducted during the site inspection. Selected photographs of the residence are provided in Appendix A. In the interview, Ms. Barker reported that she first noticed cracks in the exterior walls and a separation between the exterior masonry wall and the frame for the screen of the porch. She also noted that she believes the ground surface is declining near the southeast corner and along the east wall of the house. She additionally reported that a subsidence investigation was completed on the property in approximately 1994 but did not have the report available for review, nor could she remember the outcome of the investigation. We noticed that the roof drip edges were equipped with rain gutters and that the downspouts discharged onto 12 -inch square pavers placed at the foundation. A summary of the damage assessment is provided below, with a photograph log and property conditions and observations plan shown in Appendix A. Damage Observations A) Hairline cracks in exterior masonry walls (Photographs 5 through 12) and interior garage walls • Common to all sides of the house • Locally painted and re- formed B) Separation between dissimilar construction materials and building components • Along west wall /ceiling joint in exterior screened entry • Between concrete slab of screened porch and east wall of house (Photographs 13 and 14) • Between east wall of house and frame of screened porch (Photographs 15 and 16) • In upper corners of window frames and openings in north wall C) Erosion of surficial soils (Photographs 17 and 18) • Along portions of each wall • Below rain gutter downspouts D) Shrinkage cracks in garage floor slab E) Minor depression along south side of house F) Spalling drywall compound at corner bead of kitchen cabinet soffitt (Photographs 19 and 20) G) Water stain in ceiling of hallway — homeowner reported it was related to a leak from the air conditioning unit Timing of Damage According to Ms. Barker, the exterior and interior walls of the house were painted approximately 14 years ago. Based on this information and our site observations, some of the cracking in the exterior walls appears to have formed more than 14 years ago. However, with the presence of re- formed cracks in the exterior walls, the distress is at least 14 years old and may be on- going. Subsidence Investigation BCI Project No.: 19 -17094 Barker Residence March 2009 Claim No.: 3428 Page 2