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State Theater Structural Review March 20, 2025 <br />WWW.MAGNUSENG.COM Page | 3 <br />Structural Steel <br />The structural steel of the roof truss / purlin system needs to be thoroughly inspected as well, especially around <br />the perimeter of the building. While an arm’s length inspection was not a part of the current scope, nor is safe <br />access attainable for such a review at this time, areas of local corrosion in the perimeter steel could be observed <br />at a distance. The full extent of remedial action for corroded steel, if any is needed at all, will not be able to be <br />determined until a means of safe access to these members can be attained and a full structural assessment <br />performed. <br />Bearing Walls and Interior Structures <br />Below the roof structure, remedial action required based on observations during this review to restore the <br />structure is limited to local tuckpointing of masonry walls and/or replacement of spalled/delaminated bricks, <br />mainly around areas of direct water intrusion. If the side balconies are planned for continued use, replacement <br />in kind of the eastern-most balcony support frames, at a minimum, will likely be required. As with the roof steel, <br />the full extent of balcony support frame replacement necessary cannot be determined until each of the frames <br />has been exposed to view for inspection as most are currently covered with a decorative plaster construction. <br />Conclusion <br />While the structure below the roof remains in relatively good condition, it is imperative that the water intrusion <br />at the roof be corrected as soon as possible. The interior space is currently being exposed to massive amounts of <br />water which migrates down through the building to the basement level. Minimal amounts of standing water were <br />observed in portions of the basements, so it is clear that the water is finding a way out of the building. If this <br />amount of water is being introduced into the soil around the foundations, foundation settlements will potentially <br />develop which will in turn lead to rapid deterioration of the structure as a whole. <br />Thank you for the opportunity to provide consulting services for you on this project. If you have any questions or <br />concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us. <br />Regards, <br />Jacob Yoder, PE Troy Madlem, PE, MLSE <br />Director of Engineer Principal