Is there any way to tell if a wall is a load bearing other then looking at the blueprints
l have a finished basement, with a bathroom, that has cement walls that l
wanna take down.The cement is flaking as it is now but l do not know if
the previous owner constructed the walls of cement or if they are original
to the house.
You can look at the walls on the first floor. If they measure
to be right on top of the wall in the basement it probably is.
Check to see if there are any steel beams running the length of your
house, having these usually gives a good sign that it is not load bearing.
(it usually runs perpendicular to the floor joists)
Outside walls are load bearing. If you're still unsure, I think there are building inspectors that can give clearance.
Post in the basement lined up with interior walls .and look
in the Attic for where the ceiling joist land on or roof trust . You might
be able to replace the wall with a beam and new post .
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