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Load Bearing Wall

3K views 6 replies 5 participants last post by  concretemasonry 
#1 ·
Is there anyway to tell if a wall is load bearing just by looking at it? Do I need to get into the attic also?
 
#3 ·
I have to ask, but what are you contemplating doing? Not trying to be negative, but if you are asking questions of this nature, it is a really good idea to seek professional advice from a contractor, even if you choose to take on the project yourself.
 
#5 ·
Its not always as simple as seeing which way the ceiling/floor joists run in comparing with the wall. I thought it was, and come to find out because of spans and such it was not. Get someone who knows to come in and assess. If you go with a contractor or someone like that they should be able to tell you at no cost.
 
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