The Long Grove Fire District was called on Monday to inspect a house in unincorporated Palatine where a car had previously rolled into the side of the structure. Fire officials found a corner of the brick house with extensive damage and an attached enclosed deck that was also damaged and collapsing away from the house.
Damage to the deck and the house is apparent from this view. Larry Shapiro photo
Firefighters take measurements for the bracing that they will install. Larry Shapiro photo
Ellis clamps were used in the rear to stabilize the deck against a large tree. Larry Shapiro photo
A cutting station was setup in the driveway. Larry Shapiro photo
Another brace is added to support the sagging deck. Larry Shapiro photo
Workers cut wood as directed by the technicians that are designing the structural bracing. Larry Shapiro photo
Firefighters work to support the damaged porch from creating further destruction to the house. Larry Shapiro photo
A structural collapse response was initiated to shore up the deck to prevent further damage to the house. In addition to Long Grove units, Buffalo Grove Tower 25, Palatine Rural Ambulance 36, and squads from Lincolnshire-Riverwoods, Barrington, Libertyville, Lake Zurich, and Buffalo Grove responded with technicians. The Divisions 4&5 roll-off container with supplemental lumber was also requested to replenish the supplies that were depleted from the on-scene squads.
Techs work to install bracing underneath the deck. Larry Shapiro photo
Larry Shapiro was at the scene and submitted several images.
Another vertical brace is installed to support the deck. Larry Shapiro photo
The techs worked for less than an hour to stabilize the deck preventing further damage to the house.
The finished bracing. Larry Shapiro photo
A view of technicians working in the home's rear yard. Larry Shapiro photo
Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Squad 51 was the primary source of tools and equipment. Larry Shapiro photo
The MABAS Divisions 4&5 lumber trailer was requested to the scene with the roll-off tractor that is housed in Round Lake. Larry Shapiro photo
One of the completed supports under the deck. Larry Shapiro photo
