Load bearing wall?

[FP]

Is there an easy way to tell if a wall is load bearing or not?

 

[compnovice]

knock it down....you will know....

 

[Goosemaster]

Originally posted by: compnovice
knock it down....you will know....

:evil:

 

[Goosemaster]

get the plans for you place from the city

 

[SchrodingersDog]

http://www.naturalhandyman.com/iip/infxtra/infload.shtm

 

[BlueWeasel]

What kind of wall is it?

If it's for a residence and the wall is wood framing, just climb up in the attic and look. I've seen many houses that utilitize 2x4 framing for interior, non-loadbearing partitions (vs 2x6 or 2x8 for LB walls), but I wouldn't base my choice soley on the wall thickness.

 

[amdskip]

Gotta know whats above the wall. Draw us a diagram and post a picture.

 

[Armitage]

What's underneath it? A load bearing wall has to have a clear path right to the foundation. So if it isn't over a foundation wall or beam it's not load bearing. If it's parallel to the floor joists or rafters it isn't either.

Of course, there are exceptions - if your not sure, find somebody who is.

 

[Rastus]

Look in the attic. The rafter or trusses will tell you where the load bearing walls are.

 

[ijester]

If the wall runs parallel to the Trusses or Floor Joists above it, it is most likely not load bearing. Other than that, it is very difficult to say without a blueprint or a look-see.

 

[j00fek]

Originally posted by: compnovice
knock it down....you will know....

ROFL