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Yes, that crowbar was easily pushed through the beam.
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First beam gone, second braced for removal.
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Obviously, the cap specified by the Architect had not been installed.
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The support post has degraded so it is the consistency of balsa wood. It was removed easily by poking it with a screwdriver!
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The damage goes throughout the wall.
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The top of the post was a bit better because it was the bottom that sat in the water that couldn't escape.