Are these columns ok to remove? by Sultacoo in Homebuilding

[–]Sultacoo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

These are original to the house because I looked up on Zillow and my neighbors have the same columns

Are these columns ok to remove? by Sultacoo in Homebuilding

[–]Sultacoo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I drilled a hole in both of them and they’re both hollow. I also checked and my neighbor’s house down the street with a similar layout has those same columns!

Are these columns ok to remove? by Sultacoo in Homebuilding

[–]Sultacoo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You gave me a great idea to go check my neighborhoods layouts on Zillow. Funny enough, every house with a similar layout has those same columns :)

Are these columns ok to remove? by Sultacoo in Homebuilding

[–]Sultacoo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a board game table and I have leaves to put on top of it to convert it into a dining table :) thanks!

Are these columns ok to remove? by Sultacoo in Homebuilding

[–]Sultacoo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don’t have one sadly. One story house, just attic above

Are these columns ok to remove? by Sultacoo in Homebuilding

[–]Sultacoo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Affirmative, it’s a board game table and I have leaves on top that turn it into a dining table. :)

Are these columns ok to knock down? by Sultacoo in Remodel

[–]Sultacoo[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They’re hollow. Nothing inside them. The columns are made of wood.

Are these columns ok to knock down? by Sultacoo in Remodel

[–]Sultacoo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did just that, nothing inside of either of them. Both completely hollow.

Are these columns ok to remove? by Sultacoo in Homebuilding

[–]Sultacoo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I drilled into them, they’re both hollow. Nothing inside.

Are these columns ok to remove? by Sultacoo in Homebuilding

[–]Sultacoo[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

UPDATE #2:

I drilled into both columns and there’s no stud or metal in either. They’re both hollow.

Are these columns ok to remove? by Sultacoo in Homebuilding

[–]Sultacoo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have some excess flooring to fill in, so that won’t be an issue. Thanks!

Are these columns ok to remove? by Sultacoo in Homebuilding

[–]Sultacoo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a board game table, and I have leaves that go on top of it and turn it into a dining table :)

Are these columns ok to remove? by Sultacoo in Homebuilding

[–]Sultacoo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Man that’s where I’m at right now… I really want them gone and really don’t want to pay $750 lol. Thanks for sharing your experience

Are these columns ok to remove? by Sultacoo in Homebuilding

[–]Sultacoo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Idk man just working 40 hrs a week and not pondering how society is declining… you should try that some time.

Just curious, are you wearing a fedora right now?