The Longevity of Steel Beams
Freaky discoveries aren’t always bad, you know. This home inspector came across something that they’d never expected to see in their lifetime. There doesn’t appear to be any problem with this crawlspace, but that’s what was so amazing! To put this into perspective, this home was built in the 1940s.
So, what’s so jaw-droppingly amazing about this image? Do you see the steel beam running perpendicularly to the wooden beams above it? Even though it looks a bit worse for wear, it has managed to do the job for 80 years! We hope that this homeowner can enjoy many more years before the iron deteriorates, if it deteriorates.