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Is this wall load bearing?

obxcake | Posted in General Discussion on

Is the walk between room 1&2 load bearing? 1974 split level (2 level split foyer) home.

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  1. greg_e | | #1

    It depends on the floor framing. If the floor framing is running parallel with the wall it is most likely not load bearing. However if it is running perpendicular to the wall it needs further investigation to determine if it is a load bearing wall.

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    tfarwell | | #2

    Most likely yes. It bears the weight of the second floor structure.

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