How bad is it to have 1 cut stud on exterior wall

Addman123

I was installing a new stove vent and noticed the previous guy cut the stud then didn't even vent it outside!!

I had planned on just using the space already created and cutting through the brick but was wondering how big of issue this is.

It's 1 - 2x6 - with a 6 inch section gone. Master bedroom above. House is 12 years old - no noticeable sag from the initial cut.

Appreciate and thoughts and feed back

joecaption

Need a picture.

joecaption

It should have been headed off.

hammerlane

Noticeable is the key term. Post a few photos of what you are describing

Addman123

**** i already have the mircrowave on there

Addman123

is 1 cut 2x6 on an exterior wall going to create serious structural issues? I guess that is really hard to say....FOOK

hammerlane

I have no idea what relevance this has. Unless you are trying to compare the weight of a microvave to the weight being transfrred down from upstairs??

Hammer450R

I think he is saying he mounted the microwave and cant take the pic.

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bbo

to properly address the situation, you should have a header constructed. micro out, header in, micro back in.

I don't think any of the people would endorse leaving as is on a load bearing wall no matter if there is currently sag or not.