https://imgur.com/a/9w8WaCw

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?

  • Waldowal@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    It seems very purposefully positioned, but shoddy work. I’m wondering if it was to brace up a sag in the roofline. In other words, removing it might cause you a problem even if the whole roof doesn’t collapse. Seems like it would be safe to move it to the other side of the lighter beam, or right up against it. I would put one on the other side of the opening as well so as not to recreate whatever original problem that was trying to fix.