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How concerned should I be about the split in the beam? (lemmy.world)
submitted 2 years ago by AnotherPerson@lemmy.world to c/homeimprovement@lemmy.world
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I noticed this a few years ago and forgot about it. How concerning is this?

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[–] AnotherPerson@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

I have no idea why that uploaded upside down...

Here are more shots of it.

[–] nowwhatnapster@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (2 children)

The beam contains the center of tree which is prone to checking. The load bearing properties of the beam are predominantly on the outer sides not the center.

Seen enough deck posts on reddit to gather this is common and more of an aesthetic thing. Obviously you can ask a structural engineer for a real opinion. But this does not look all that concerning.

I'd be more concerned that your garage door spring is not enclosed. Those things get nasty when they pop.

[–] JebediahMilkshake@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

I've never seen an enclosed garage spring. Is that common, or more of a high-end garage door installation?

[–] AnotherPerson@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

Thanks for the input. That's the overall impression I'm getting as well.