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When The Wall Holds But The Bearing Fails

Foundation bearing repair differs from wall stabilization. Expert guide to diagnosing bearing failure, replacing rotted sills ...
San Mateo Daily Journal

Balcony collapse tied to rotted wooden beams

BERKELEY — The balcony collapse that killed six college students appears to have been caused by rotted wooden beams, Berkeley’s mayor said Wednesday as the victims’ heartbroken loved ones began ...
Napa Valley Register

Badly rotted beams identified in deadly balcony collapse

BERKELEY — A balcony that snapped off an apartment building and led to the deaths of six students was supported by wooden beams that had been badly rotted by water damage, building inspectors in ...
Southeast Missourian

Balcony collapse tied to rotted beams

BERKELEY, Calif. -- The balcony collapse that killed six college students appears to have been caused by rotted wooden beams, Berkeley's mayor said Wednesday as the victims' heartbroken loved ones ...