Alberto Diaz Posted November 14, 2022 Report Share Posted November 14, 2022 I’m considering making an offer on a townhouse that has a support beam that is splitting. The house was built in 1970 and there are no sign of sagging floors. Is this something I should be concerned about? Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Simon Posted November 14, 2022 Report Share Posted November 14, 2022 You should have zero concerns about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Lamb Posted November 14, 2022 Report Share Posted November 14, 2022 It's called a "check" and most large pieces lumber will develop it as it dries out. It's not a structural concern. If the crack continues through to the other side of the lumber it is a split, and that can be a structural problem. The pictures look like a typical check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Katen Posted November 15, 2022 Report Share Posted November 15, 2022 Not a concern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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