Recent content by scottyf

I'm sure glenjanie and Square Eye are trying to be helpful, but taking recommendations from people on the internet about the structural portion of your house could be a poor decision. Hire a structural engineer, they'll figure everything out for you for likely < $600, cheap peace of mind if you...

Sounds like you need a structural engineer. Let me see if I understand whats going on. The second floor is supported by 2x10 @24" o.c. floor joists. The roof consists of 2x4 @?" o.c. rafters with 2x? rafter ties. If the rafter ties define the second floor ceiling plane, then you are talking...

If I were the buyer I would not accept structurally dependent repairs done buy the owner. Sill replacement runs about a $100 a foot in my area. Hiring someone will let the buyers know its done professionally and safely.

When in doubt I'd contact a structural engineer, only then will you be absolutely certain that it doesn't have a structural purpose.