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Structural steel post in basement

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Structural steel post in basement

Structural steel post in basement

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I'm looking to purchase a home in Michigan.  The previous owner has drilled a 1/16" hole in one of the 2 steel posts in the basement to hang something on.  The home is 2 stories and there seems to be a lot of weight on the posts.  Will this hole compromise the post enough that I might have problems?

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RE: Structural steel post in basement

No.

RE: Structural steel post in basement

It shouldn't......If you have problems there was something wrong before the hole was drilled.

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