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research had revealed that a concrete stucco finish will <br />eventually separate from the earthen wall of an adobe house. Mr. <br />Pendleton also noted that a concrete stucco finish <br />may conceal water erosion problems from other sources <br />such as leaky roofs, pipes, and flashings, which may <br />have severely damaged the wall fabric. The damage may <br />not be apparent until serious structural problems or <br />collapse occurs. <br />Mr. Pendleton also observed in his memorandum that the Tatum <br />expert, Mr. Reins, had noted that the rubble stone foundation of <br />the house did not show "significant deterioration or stress." <br />Mr. Pendleton also noted that Mr. Reins asserted in his report <br />that the foundations of the house "were in surprisingly good <br />condition considering the age of the structure." Mr. Pendleton <br />also noted that Mr. Reins agreed with him that <br />[t]here was clear evidence that water runoff from t:he <br />upper roof is circumventing the flashing and <br />waterproofing at the easternmost wood scupper that <br />discharges to the south side of the house. This leak <br />appeared to be the primary source of moisture that is <br />producing the significant deterioration of the sough <br />wall. <br />Finally, on pages four and five of his memorandum, Mr. 1?endleton <br />noted that the rationale upon which Mr. Reins' based hi:a <br />conclusion that subsidence was causing the deterioration of the <br />Tatum house contradicted the applicable portions of the scholarly <br />text Mr. Pendleton had read during his research efforts. See AR <br />II-8. <br />20. By letter dated June 7, 1995, Ms. Susan McCannon, Coal <br />Program Supervisor for DMG, responded to several questions posed <br />11 <br />