There is no such thing as a "silly question" only the lack in asking.
Or so I tell my students.

This is true, but what should have been said, it's silly to be asking us...
we're common people, some have more edumicashun than uthers... haha...

But truly, that's a very serious question, with serious ramifications...
which warrants asking the right person... a structural engineer... I've done
it, it's no big deal... Cost $25....

Honestly, you can ask anyone, and get any answer.... If you ask the right
person, you get the right answer...