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MSS INC [21050 Taylor Insp Report] and potential for water damage.The refilling of the spaces between the siding panels is an important issue to address. c. Roof trusses do not appear to have been structurally damaged by the fire.The same notes regarding possible particulate deposits on the wood truss frames made for the house are applicable here also. d. Walls. I was asked to evaluate the alignment of the 16 ft high shop walls. Localized bowing of 16 ft tall studs can occur if non-kiln dried lumber is used for construction. No measurements were taken to determine if such bowing existed. From a visual observation I could not assert that such had occurred in the walls of the shop building. The pumphouse: a. A localized separation of the siding on the top right rear wall corner needs to have the siding refastened and caulked. The paved (asphaltic concrete) road: Prior to the fire and even afterwards there were no cracks, but after the rains came, surface cracks developed in several locations. Previously,this pavement had gone through several seasons without cracking. My rationale for the development of the cracks is as follows: Prior to the fire there was a lot of vegetation,trees, brush, and undergrowth west of the road,enough that it hid all neighboring structures. Any rainfall would be distributed by falling on evergreen trees which provides for substantial surface area for evaporation. Likewise,the brush absorbs,the ground cover in a forested area acts like a sponge. What part of the rain water gets through,feeds roots and or is held by the roots.This means,that very little water leaves the immediate area where the rain falls. At this point,ALL vegetation is gone, including the ground mulch, and the roots. It is just soil that now receives the water. The ground on the west side of the paved road is higher than the pavement. The runoff rate has now increased and the subgrade of the road is more likely to become wetter which previously would have had less chance of being exposed to ground water.As the soil is wetted, it expands, pushes up and cracks the asphalt lying above it. As such,it is my conclusion that the fire is indirectly responsible for the cracks in the pavement.Additionally,there is one spot near to the place where the railroad-tie retaining wall burned out that shows that fire melted the asphalt. Any questions regarding this report should be directed to the undersigned via his em '��-=- q,. address "john • mssengineering.com".This report has been prepared by. P6br'F' joz �. ase OREGON Joh, Seeders PE 'z'V 23 ?j9. —SI SE L ^�2 ,3 ;M Eg2021t21050\21050 Taylor Inspection Reportdocx Page 3 of 3