How To: Identify a Bearing Wall
Because the wrong decision can jeopardize the structural integrity of your home, knowing how to identify a load-bearing wall is critically important.
有两种类型的墙:轴承墙壁也没有n-bearing walls. You can do anything you like to a non-bearing wall. But if you remove or even cut open a bearing wall, you can literally bring down the house. Check thejoistsorraftersin your basement or attic. If they run perpendicular to the wall in question, it’s almost certainly a bearing wall. If they run parallel, it’s probably not.
For more on walls, consider:
Rough Construction: Framing a New House
Bob Vila Radio: Load-Bearing Walls
Three Ways to Find a Wall Stud (Without Fancy Equipment)
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