ashi certified home inspector omaha: Massive Chimney Causes Entire Addition to Settle in Omaha, NE
- 12/12/17 06:34 AM
This older home in downtown Omaha, NE had an addition built on the back side of the home for a 2-car garage and a finished Family Room above. The massive chimney didn't have a proper footing under it. When it settled, it caused the entire addition to settle with it. There is almost a 3" drop across the span of maybe 13'.
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ashi certified home inspector omaha: House Settled, 1 Home Inspector Missed It, 1 Didn't, Why?
- 12/07/17 06:58 AM
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ashi certified home inspector omaha: So How Is This Furnace Supposed To Be Serviced?
- 09/07/15 02:52 AM
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This older home in downtown Omaha, NE had an addition built on the back side of the home for a 2-car garage and a finished Family Room above. The massive chimney didn't have a proper footing under it. When it settled, it caused the entire addition to settle with it.
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