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The original was posted on /r/diwhy by /u/DMAS1638 on 2024-07-09 21:23:28+00:00.

Original Title: Seen this week during structural assessment: It seems like every time a gap appeared, a new shim was added. This illustrates why adding shims between a gap is only a temporary fix for a post and pier, as gaps will likely continue to appear until the issue is addressed properly.