These householders may be widowed, divorced, separated or never married. Other related or unrelated people may also live in the household. More than one problem may have been observed for each condition item. Missing bricks, siding, or other outside wall material includes units in buildings with defects that can only be corrected by extensive repairs such as siding, shingles, boards, brick, concrete, and stucco. Sloping or bulging outside walls includes units in buildings with indications of continuous neglect or serious damage to the structure.
Data exclude units in buildings with slanting downspouts, sagging shutters, or uneven terrain.
Major cracks in outside walls includes units in buildings with major open holes or cracks that could allow wind or water to enter the building. Loose or hanging cornice, roofing or other material includes buildings with loose trim or roofing material defects. A cornice is a horizontal molding along the top of a wall or building. Boarded-up windows includes units in buildings with windows covered with wood, metal, etc. to protect against weather or entry. Loose, broken, or missing stair railings includes units in buildings with any railings that are not secured tightly enough to use with complete confidence.