![Does this look like my joists have been on fire before? Is this structurally safe to live in? [4080x3072 - 1MB]](https://poal.co/static/images/9898989accc46660.jpg){kind=link}
Yes, the ends of the plaster lathes are supposed to attatch to the beam but they are all burnt ends hanging in mid air. The beam looks weakened to me, like ¼ of the beam is burnt/gone? This beam supports the floor of the apartment above you? I'd say that part of their floor must be a bit spongy. You might be able to marry a length of 2x4 to the beam with long screws and catch the burnt ends of the lathes for their support. It will beef up the beam a bit and support the lathes. And it's quick and cheap, but not pretty.
Yes, the ends of the plaster lathes are supposed to attatch to the beam but they are all burnt ends hanging in mid air. The beam looks weakened to me, like ¼ of the beam is burnt/gone? This beam supports the floor of the apartment above you? I'd say that part of their floor must be a bit spongy.
You might be able to marry a length of 2x4 to the beam with long screws and catch the burnt ends of the lathes for their support. It will beef up the beam a bit and support the lathes. And it's quick and cheap, but not pretty.
Looks to me like just a mild char, probably pulled the ends of the lathe out while taking out the plaster to route the pex lines.
Looks to me like just a mild char, probably pulled the ends of the lathe out while taking out the plaster to route the pex lines.
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