Browse Forums General Discussion 1 Feb 24, 2009 5:55 pm Re: How do I find out if a wall is load bearing? 2Feb 24, 2009 6:10 pm I'm not a builder but I suppose I'd just stick my head up through the manhole and see if any part of the roof is weight bearing onto the wall.
If it's a standard brick veneer house then usually the trusses span right across to the outside walls. Not exactly a DIY project if you don't already know if it's load bearing or not. Re: How do I find out if a wall is load bearing? 3Feb 24, 2009 7:15 pm Yeah as said, look up in the roof and see if there are any framing members on top of the top plate (top horizontal member of wall) joined to the rafters.
If it is loadbearing its still fairly simple to remove the wall, you will need to fit a supporting beam across the span. If thats the case, it sounds like your best getting a builder to do it. Re: How do I find out if a wall is load bearing? 4Feb 24, 2009 7:44 pm Great thanks guys... I'll get hubby up into the roof tomorrow to check it out! Re: How do I find out if a wall is load bearing? 5Feb 28, 2009 12:30 am easy way is to stand outside and let hubby knock it down, if he casually strolls outside afterwards rather than running pale faced and sweating then chances are its not load bearing.
its far from the smart way and I wouldn't recommend it, but it is the EASY way. and I wonder why the wife wont let me go owner builder! Building a Riverview Bay Lodge with Ownit in Redland Bay Re: How do I find out if a wall is load bearing? 6Feb 28, 2009 9:15 am danen75 easy way is to stand outside and let hubby knock it down, if he casually strolls outside afterwards rather than running pale faced and sweating then chances are its not load bearing. its far from the smart way and I wouldn't recommend it, but it is the EASY way. and I wonder why the wife wont let me go owner builder! Any structural alteration to your home requires building permit. Before you get it you will have to supply plans with structural assessment, you will also be removing… 2 4121 Thank you again Simeon.. I will call my certifier for that. Have a good day 4 5191 4 14297 |