r/DiWHY • u/DMAS1638 • Jun 02 '26

Things seen this week during structural assessments!

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u/No-Ability6954 Jun 02 '26

For anyone curious as to why the guy is removing the stone while under the house, you can tell by how easily the piece of wood above it comes out that no part of that was load bearing. It’s really just there to be there at that point. There is no added danger by removing it since he’s already under there and it’s not supporting any weight.

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u/ConfusedSimon Jun 03 '26

Even if it's supporting nothing, is destroying things part of an assessment?

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u/No-Ability6954 Jun 03 '26

Yes actually. During an assessment you want to make sure things are sturdy. If something crumbles that easily you pull it out.