Settling, due to a broken sewer line, caused a structural crack in this brick carport.

The crack starts at 1:00 on the arch and travels up to the corner.

This column sank about 4 inches.

First we supported the roof and remaining brickwork.

Lateral support was required to ensure safety.

We protected the fine finish of the ceiling with clean cloth pads.

Our Engineer and Technical Department discuss the repair.

The new footing is dug. See the mason in the trench?

Steel pipes with welded plates were placed inside the brick columns for support.

Rebar was placed in the outside columns and throughout the new structure.

The walls take shape.

The arches are carefully formed.

Note the red plumb lines. This allows precision arches.

The finished product.

Tags: brick | carport | repair | structural crack

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