C Nelson Posted October 8, 2015 Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 Hello,I am planning to erect some paneling in my cellar. Currently, the 2 x 4 framing is exposed with insulation between. There are diagonal 1 x 2's throughout the cellar. They will get in the way of my [paneling. But I am reluctant to remove the 1 x 2's as I am concerned that they has a purpose that might involved something structural. The picture below is a section of the wall. Ignore the hanging tools. Note the diagonal 1 x 2. Can I remove these 1 x 2's that exist throughout my cellar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom King Posted October 8, 2015 Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 I can't imagine that they are doing anything worthwhile. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted October 8, 2015 Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 Assuming it has a header and a base plate, yes. The paneling will serve the same purpose.I also assume that this was put on as the wall was put up to help keep it square as they stood it up. Once tied in with the other structure, it's no longer needed. Whoever put it up just didn't see a need to take it down. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted October 8, 2015 Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 They're wind braces and I can't imagine that being a concern in the basements. Probably just used in the erection of the wall and never taken off. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strasberry Posted October 8, 2015 Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 They're wind braces and I can't imagine that being a concern in the basements. Probably just used in the erection of the wall and never taken off.I agree! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatworks Today Posted October 8, 2015 Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 Yup, below grade they serve no purpose.. Have at it ;-) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim0625 Posted October 9, 2015 Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 Take them down 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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