4 FIELD GUIDE TO SLAT REPAIR INSPECTION GUIDE Top Surface • Walk every barn after wash down. • Mark cracks that run across individual slats. • Check around feeders/waterers for excessive wear or crumbling edges. Slat Underside • Shine a flashlight through openings. • Identify swelling, flaking, or rust staining—signs of rebar expansion. Support Beams • Sight down both sides of each beam—one side can fail while the other appears intact. • Look for cracks above columns or missing concrete from the bottom edge. Bearing Surfaces • Ensure beams have ≥4 inches of bearing at columns and end pockets. • If the building has shifted and beams no longer sit correctly in pockets, the structure requires corrective action and slat/beam replacement.
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