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POLE / COLUMN: 
Pole foundations are found mostly on hillsides or on beach-front properties. Flood plain locations may also have pole foundations. The poles may be metal, wood or concrete. The poles should have sufficient diagonal bracing between them to prevent excessive swaying in heavy winds or earth tremors. If the building were to sway or "rack" excessively the interior walls may crack or wrinkle. The diagonal braces are usually heavy metal bars which have bolts at one or both ends. Checking these bolts on a yearly basis is recommended. If the bolts need tightening be sure to tighten the bolts evenly or you may "rack" the structure. Metal poles and braces are usually set on concrete foundations and footings. If the poles should rack excessively the weld joints could crack. This inspection cannot ascertain whether cracks exist at the weld joints of any metal pole construction. Annually check for damages to this type foundation and closely monitor any adverse conditions. 

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