When you watch the home improvement shows on TV there is always the episode where the host opens up a wall to reveal a big, unexpected problem that now needs to be fixed. Since punching some of the early holes made us realize that we needed to take all the walls and ceilings to studs, nothing is really ”unexpected.” However, we can say there are many things we’ve found that have made us just shake our heads and shiver. The below image gallery is just a few of the scary things we’ve discovered.
How the roof hadn’t collapsed is a miracle. In the images below, you’ll see warped, cut, and floating boards criss-crossing the structure. We can only assume the original builders and any eventual remodelers never heard the words ”load bearing wall.”
And if the framing wasn’t enough, the wiring is for sure scary! Live wires in walls and uncovered junction boxes were the worst of the offenders. Peder spent a full day pulling out the majority of the scary bits.
And finally, a variety of examples showcasing damage from water, moisture, bugs and inexperienced builders!
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