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5. Doors
The doors to the hallway closet and the master bath were out
of plumb and did not hang properly after the earthquake. Barrett
rehung them and used better quality hardware. Other doors did
not stay open and some stuck. Petitioner replaced several doors
after the earthquake.
6. The Fireplace and Chimney
The earthquake caused the fireplace mantle to separate from
the wall. Some stucco cracked and fell from the chimney and had
to be patched.
7. Kitchen Floor/Linoleum
The earthquake caused a bump in the linoleum on the kitchen
floor. Petitioner has not replaced the linoleum.
8. Other Structural Damage
There were cracks in the plaster in areas not specified in
the record. The bathroom tile cracked at the tile splash. Grout
joints separated from the tub, vanities, and floors. Tiles in
the entryway cracked, and some did not adhere to the floor after
the earthquake. The stairs were not level, and the stair
railings were loose. An upstairs toilet cracked. An upstairs
bathroom (not the master bath) carpet, not reported by Hise as
damaged when he inspected petitioner’s house before the
earthquake, was damaged by water which splashed from the toilet
during the earthquake.
9. Halpin’s Estimate of Damages to Petitioner’s Residence
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