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Home My WebLink About23-060 McLauren 1647 Jefferson Structural Review (2) Structural Engineering • Forensic Engineering • Special Inspections • Connection Engineering • Building Code Reviews 1030 Burlew Blvd, Bldg. B, Suite 2 Owensboro, Kentucky 42303 270.929.6354 www.gardnerec.com 1 March 7, 2023 Mr. Richard McLaren 1647 Jefferson St. Paducah KY 42002 richardmclaren007@gmail.com 310.877.6020 RE: Structural Condition Review 1647 Jefferson St., Paducah KY 42002 GEC #23-060 Mr. McLaren: As requested, Gardner Engineering & Consulting PLLC (GEC) was onsite with you to review the above referenced building on February 23, 2023. The purpose of this visit was to review existing conditions to assess the buildings structural soundness. This inspection was visual only, with no destructive examinations. Our review included walk-thru of the entire interior and exterior walk around. Photos of existing conditions are included with this report. EXTERIOR OBSERVATIONS The building is estimated to have been constructed in the late 1800’s to early 1900’s and was once the home of Alben Barkley, US Senator and US Vice President under President Harry Truman. We are told it was erected at a different location on Fountain Ave, around the corner, and at some point in time it was moved to its current location on Jefferson St. The most obvious potential structural issue observed from the exterior is the noticeable “lean to the right” as viewed from the street. Some of this “lean” is exaggerated by the sloped wall framing at the very front of the building, but in general the whole house leans slightly to the right. The perimeter foundation consists of a combination of split-faced cinder-block units and concrete masonry units (CMU). Other than one small area at the front-left corner that requires repair, the foundation units are in good condition. There are minor mortar joint cracks that need to be tuck- pointed. The front exterior porch has been removed along with portions of the wood siding at the 2nd floor exterior door (as viewed from the street). The missing siding allows for potential water infiltration into the walls, but inside this area tarps and plastic sheeting appears to be preventing any extensive water damage. Damaged exterior wood siding and trim was observed in several areas around the entire building perimeter. The roof shingles appear aged, but a detailed examination was not performed from the ground. There were no signs of active roof leaks in the attic. Structural Engineering • Forensic Engineering • Special Inspections • Connection Engineering • Building Code Reviews 1030 Burlew Blvd, Bldg. B, Suite 2 Owensboro, Kentucky 42303 270.929.6354 www.gardnerec.com 2 INTERIOR OBSERVATIONS The building structure consists of perimeter load-bearing rough-sawn wood walls with interior wood framed floors, walls and roof systems. The roof has plank decking and the floors are tongue-and- groove wood. The partial basement has poured concrete walls and concrete floor. The crawl space is dirt floor with wood floor joists supported by various supports of brick, CMU and temporary concrete supports. Extensive interior demolition has taken place, with most of the plaster walls taken down to the wood lathe and stud framing. In general, the wood framing portion of the building structure is in good condition. The wood appears sound with no major issues such as wood rot or termite infestation. Connections and anchorage of framing is sound. This includes roof rafters, ceiling joists and floor joists (2nd and 1st floor joists) and bearing walls. We understand the Owner plans to install knee wall supports in the attic space. There are two interior clay brick masonry chimney areas, both of which are in very good condition. I found no significant cracks in the mortar or masonry units. We observed various points of temporary floor joist supports in the crawl space and are told those are only temporary while interior renovations take place. We understand the Owner intends to provide permanent floor joist pier supports once the final work above is complete. The Owner provided us with information on “PCO Supply” floor support jacks (www.pcosupplyinc.com) . As noted in the PCO literature, these jacks require concrete footings (minimum 3,000 psi) measuring a minimum of 8” thick by 16”x16” and the recommended jack spacing is a maximum of 4 feet on center. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Despite the visible “lean” observed from the exterior, our review of the whole house, exterior and interior, found the building to be structural sound. The interior renovations are not detrimental to the building structure and only minimal foundation repairs are required. Installation of the permanent crawl space footings and supports are required before occupancy. Gardner Engineering & Consulting PLLC appreciates the opportunity to assist with this Project. If you have any questions or would like to discuss this report in more detail, please feel free to contact me in our Owensboro, Kentucky office. Sincerely, Kelly B. Gardner, PE Principal Gardner Engineering & Consulting PLLC KY PE#22832 Structural Engineering • Forensic Engineering • Special Inspections • Connection Engineering • Building Code Reviews 1030 Burlew Blvd, Bldg. B, Suite 2 Owensboro, Kentucky 42303 270.929.6354 www.gardnerec.com 3 Figure 1 Exterior view from street (notice porch removed) Structural Engineering • Forensic Engineering • Special Inspections • Connection Engineering • Building Code Reviews 1030 Burlew Blvd, Bldg. B, Suite 2 Owensboro, Kentucky 42303 270.929.6354 www.gardnerec.com 4 Figure 2 View from rear corner Structural Engineering • Forensic Engineering • Special Inspections • Connection Engineering • Building Code Reviews 1030 Burlew Blvd, Bldg. B, Suite 2 Owensboro, Kentucky 42303 270.929.6354 www.gardnerec.com 5 Figure 3 Exterior view from street (notice porch removed) Structural Engineering • Forensic Engineering • Special Inspections • Connection Engineering • Building Code Reviews 1030 Burlew Blvd, Bldg. B, Suite 2 Owensboro, Kentucky 42303 270.929.6354 www.gardnerec.com 6 Figure 4 Corner of exterior foundation requiring repair Structural Engineering • Forensic Engineering • Special Inspections • Connection Engineering • Building Code Reviews 1030 Burlew Blvd, Bldg. B, Suite 2 Owensboro, Kentucky 42303 270.929.6354 www.gardnerec.com 7 Figure 5 Typical interior brick chimney Structural Engineering • Forensic Engineering • Special Inspections • Connection Engineering • Building Code Reviews 1030 Burlew Blvd, Bldg. B, Suite 2 Owensboro, Kentucky 42303 270.929.6354 www.gardnerec.com 8 Figure 6 Typical interior brick chimney Structural Engineering • Forensic Engineering • Special Inspections • Connection Engineering • Building Code Reviews 1030 Burlew Blvd, Bldg. B, Suite 2 Owensboro, Kentucky 42303 270.929.6354 www.gardnerec.com 9 Figure 7 Typical interior wall with plaster removed Structural Engineering • Forensic Engineering • Special Inspections • Connection Engineering • Building Code Reviews 1030 Burlew Blvd, Bldg. B, Suite 2 Owensboro, Kentucky 42303 270.929.6354 www.gardnerec.com 10 Figure 8 Typical floor and wall conditions Structural Engineering • Forensic Engineering • Special Inspections • Connection Engineering • Building Code Reviews 1030 Burlew Blvd, Bldg. B, Suite 2 Owensboro, Kentucky 42303 270.929.6354 www.gardnerec.com 11 Figure 9 Interior view of stair and hallway Structural Engineering • Forensic Engineering • Special Inspections • Connection Engineering • Building Code Reviews 1030 Burlew Blvd, Bldg. B, Suite 2 Owensboro, Kentucky 42303 270.929.6354 www.gardnerec.com 12 Figure 10 Interior view of stair and hallway Structural Engineering • Forensic Engineering • Special Inspections • Connection Engineering • Building Code Reviews 1030 Burlew Blvd, Bldg. B, Suite 2 Owensboro, Kentucky 42303 270.929.6354 www.gardnerec.com 13 Figure 11 Typical crawl space support Structural Engineering • Forensic Engineering • Special Inspections • Connection Engineering • Building Code Reviews 1030 Burlew Blvd, Bldg. B, Suite 2 Owensboro, Kentucky 42303 270.929.6354 www.gardnerec.com 14 Figure 12 Typical crawl space support Structural Engineering • Forensic Engineering • Special Inspections • Connection Engineering • Building Code Reviews 1030 Burlew Blvd, Bldg. B, Suite 2 Owensboro, Kentucky 42303 270.929.6354 www.gardnerec.com 15 Figure 13 Typical crawl space support Structural Engineering • Forensic Engineering • Special Inspections • Connection Engineering • Building Code Reviews 1030 Burlew Blvd, Bldg. B, Suite 2 Owensboro, Kentucky 42303 270.929.6354 www.gardnerec.com 16 Figure 14 Corner of exterior foundation requiring repair