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Old 01-23-2013, 05:18 AM  
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[QUOTE=nealtw;82545]Richard;
Inspector; I understand that you see blocks there, but they are not because they just don't fit 16x8 inches. Print the picture and measure it . This is just design in the stucco.

Oh I get it, but the stones and no weep screed at the bottom for drainage says to me there is no footing. Just a old fashioned hunch,Let's hope I'm wrong.


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Old 02-02-2013, 07:33 AM  
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An update for everyone who kindly commented on my question. I decided not to bid on the house, but someone else has a contract on it. I will keep you posted to see if it actually sells after the inspection. Here is the listing on the house:
http://search.har.com/engine/3831-Marlowe-Houston-TX-77005_HAR29726147.htm
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This is simuler to the problem we see with stucco houses built in the nineties.
http://www.nspec.com/news/stucco.php
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