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DAA JDESIGN <br />ARCH ITECTURE+INTER IORS <br />There is no insulation at the main floor rim joist nor in the floor cavity of the crawlspace. It could not be <br />determined if the crawlspace is a conditioned space. <br />Condition Evaluation: <br />The 2x6 and the 2x8 floor joists are in fair condition. The 2x6 floor joists are typical for houses built around the <br />same time in the Louisville area, while the 2x8 joist sizing is less common, though other examples can be <br />found. The joist sizing and spacing do not meet minimum IRC code requirements for today's standards. <br />However, the main level floor felt sturdy, and no significant areas of bulging or sagging were observed. <br />The beams supporting the floor joists are in poor condition. The spacing and sizing of the beams are not <br />v� adequate for the current loads that they are supporting. The beams are not properly attached to their supports <br />nor extend the full length of the floor system. The beam sizing, spacing, and spans do not meet minimum IRC <br />�/► code requirements for today's standards. <br />The beam supports are in poor condition as well. It is unclear how the CMU retaining walls that are also <br />carrying the beam loads are constructed, whether they have proper footings or are grouted solid. Furthermore, <br />it does not appear that any of the columns are supported by proper footings. The materials, sizing, and <br />construction methods of the beam supports do not meet minimum IRC code requirements for today's <br />standards. Similarly, the stacked materials that support the floor joists in the crawlspace areas consisting of <br />masonry block, brick, and various wood sizes are in poor condition and are likely in place to help stabilize a <br />sagging or soft floor system. These joist supports are not properly attached and bear on the crawlspace soil <br />without proper footings. <br />The floor sheathing appears to be in fair condition. The sheathing appears to be performing adequately, but the <br />extent of the sheathing and the number of layers on top of the sheathing could not be determined. The floor <br />sheathing does meet minimum IRC code requirements for today's standards and appears to be performing <br />adequately. <br />Beam supporting the floor joists and bearing on the CMU retaining wall. <br />700 PINE PAGE - 16 <br />