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sysiphean t1_jdwgygi wrote

Reply to comment by Tobacco_Bhaji in DIY Wall Removal for more Light! by homeprohero

My office wall is not structural, and I am fully sure without the aid of an engineer. The rafters run parallel to the wall. From the attic I can see the whole top of the plate, the drywall of the ceilings on each side, and the short boards (can’t think of the name) tying the header to the rafters.

There are times where one can absolutely tell without a structural engineer.

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Tobacco_Bhaji t1_jdzkq7e wrote

I'm fully sure you believe so.

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sysiphean t1_je0cy5a wrote

I mean, if you can believe that a wall supporting nothing with nothing above it and nothing below the floor to support it is somehow structural, and want to pay someone to tell you otherwise, be my guest. I just know there’s a point where one can be far-more-than-reasonably sure of a thing and not need to spend money to validate the 0.001% probability.

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Tobacco_Bhaji t1_je6272j wrote

Your made-up percentages mean very little. My family's life means a great deal.

I'm not willing to let my ego, my small man complex or whatever it is you cowboys are dealing with, put them at risk.

It's pointless thing to do. Your penis does not grow with risk taking.

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