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Severe Floor Framing Damage Propped Up Instead of Repaired
Damaged framing under a bathroom was still carrying load—held up by posts, blocks, and added lumber.
The Finding
Floor framing under a bathroom was severely damaged and still carrying load. Posts, pier blocks, shims, and added lumber were propping it up. That held damaged wood in place—it was not a complete repair.
What Was Wrong
In the crawlspace beneath the bathroom, framing members showed severe wood loss. Around them were mixed posts, pier blocks on scrap wood, and newer lumber placed under damaged members.
The report found severe damage that had been improperly supported: the props were holding damaged supports and joists rather than replacing them.
Why It Mattered
Floor framing carries people, fixtures, and finishes above. When damaged members stay in the load path, the floor can keep softening or deflecting—even if temporary posts make the area feel steadier for a while.
Propping up badly damaged framing can conceal how serious the condition is without restoring the damaged members.
What Was Recommended
The report recommended a licensed contractor evaluate the area and make the repairs needed for proper support, plus insect evaluation and treatment as necessary.
Do not treat existing posts or added lumber as finished structural work. Ask for a repair that addresses the damaged members themselves.
Evidence From the Inspection
Severe wood loss in a floor framing member. 
Mixed posts and props under the floor framing. 
Pier block shimmed with scrap wood under the base.
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