IronSmithFE t1_iy1j6a8 wrote on November 28, 2022 at 1:07 AM

it isn't that important especially if that is the top floor. if it were at all important it would be located under the ceiling joist not parallel with it. that being said, if you want to make sure that you are ok, you can put up some studs underneath the joist along the adjacent wall which you are not cutting away.

PryITPilot OP t1_iy1jf9u wrote on November 28, 2022 at 1:09 AM

I actually didn’t notice that it was parallel with it, thanks for calling that out. I just assumed it was underneath the joist, and was worried it was carrying load from the floor above.