Can I remove these framing supports without compromising stability?
Altering or removing framing members without realizing their function can create a serious structural problem. People often try to remove them or move them up to get under them easier, which risks compromising the structural stability of the space.
What people tried
Every workaround mentioned in the threads below. We haven’t tested any of them — and nobody here is claiming they worked.
- 1Posting pictures online to get feedback from other users
- 2Taking wider angle shots to assess the previous structure
- 3Consulting a builder or structural engineer to inspect the framing before making modifications
In their words
Unedited, grouped by where they were said, most upvoted first within each place, each linked to the thread it came from.
r/HomeMaintenance2 people · September 2026
r/HomeImprovement1 person · September 2026
“Can I remove these without compromising structural stability? If not, can I at least move them up a little so they're easier to get under?”source ↗
iiililiililiilliilli · r/HomeImprovement · 1 upvotes
Where this came up
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