Notched joist

[Joshua L. Frederick]

Would this be considered a defect?

I suppose caulking the void will help shore things up.....

[James F. McKee]

expanding spray foam....that's what You need there...

[Joshua L. Frederick]

Originally Posted by jmckee

expanding spray foam....that's what You need there...

You're right, it's more rigid. I'll change my report recommendation, thanks!

[James F. McKee]

no problem always glad to help...

[Jeffrey R. Jonas]

Originally Posted by jfrederick

Would this be considered a defect?

I suppose caulking the void will help shore things up.....

Yes... lead pipe was outlawed years ago!

[Darren Tews, P.E.]

That's one angry looking hole. Somebody took their personal problems to work that day.

[Keith R. Braun]

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This joist was severed in two areas, one to run heating ducts and one to run plumbing waste line. The bathroom floor above was 'sagging' a bit.