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Is this a load bearing 2x4? (kbin.social)
submitted 1 year ago by WierdWebDev@kbin.social to c/homeimprovement@lemmy.world
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I need to enter the attic via this gable vent hole, unfortunately I can't fit. My thought is maybe I should install a 2x4 against the (what I assume is original) lighter colored beam to the right, and another for good measure at the left side of the hole.

thoughts?

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[–] WierdWebDev@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago

Yeah, my assumption is the notched one is part of the original build and that the red one might have been added when the roof was last done (I just bought the house this year, not sure of history but I know the roof is overdue to replace). Why add another top plate?