Re: owners cut into framing to increase door height-help needed

Tracy,

I don't quite know what to make of a home inspector who is no longer
qualified to be an engineer but even so I think his point is valid. Find
another house. The obvious fix is to replace the cut floor joists and jack
the entire house up to give you more head room in the basement or to dig the
basement lower. That's really expensive. I really don't see any DIY
solutions here.

Dave M.


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