Structures—What is “Attached?”

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We have a homeowners claim (HO 00 03 10 00) involving a garage that, except for the wall facing the dwelling, was virtually destroyed by a fire. The garage was originally separated by about ten feet from the dwelling, but the insured recently built a deck over this clear space, securely connecting the deck to both the garage and the dwelling.

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