Jeremy H
New Member
We recently started remodeling the kitched of our new house and decided it would be a good time to remove the "decorative" arch on the other side of the wall that creates a visual divider between an open living room and dining room.
As I removed the sheet rock and exposed the framing I was a little surprised to see the significant framing that it was made from 2x12s with joists spaced 16 on center. There was subflooring on top with adhesive in between. It was basically co structed as a raised subfloor.
Its clear it doesnt support any vertical loads as it's only toenailed on each end to the walls. But after looking at the significant construction I began to wonder if it was intended to tie the opposing walls together in some way. After sifting through some structural framing guides it seems like there would be strapping or similar if it was intended to be a structural tie for wind or earthquake loading.
It seems like a very slim chance it would be structural but thought I would be better safe than sorry and call a structural engineer just to review. With the fire devistation out here last year (Santa Rosa, CA) everyone is booked months out and I'm now halted in my tracks.
Is this so blatently obvious that I'm making a big deal out of nothing or should I be legitimately concerned? Any experience or ideas would be greatly appreciated.
Many thanks,
Jeremy
As I removed the sheet rock and exposed the framing I was a little surprised to see the significant framing that it was made from 2x12s with joists spaced 16 on center. There was subflooring on top with adhesive in between. It was basically co structed as a raised subfloor.
Its clear it doesnt support any vertical loads as it's only toenailed on each end to the walls. But after looking at the significant construction I began to wonder if it was intended to tie the opposing walls together in some way. After sifting through some structural framing guides it seems like there would be strapping or similar if it was intended to be a structural tie for wind or earthquake loading.
It seems like a very slim chance it would be structural but thought I would be better safe than sorry and call a structural engineer just to review. With the fire devistation out here last year (Santa Rosa, CA) everyone is booked months out and I'm now halted in my tracks.
Is this so blatently obvious that I'm making a big deal out of nothing or should I be legitimately concerned? Any experience or ideas would be greatly appreciated.
Many thanks,
Jeremy