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Guys, quick, is this a load bearing wall? smith_bp101 01-22-2008
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Posted by BobK207 on January 22, 2008, 2:22 pm
On Jan 22, 10:50 am, smith_bp...@hotmail.com wrote:
>
> > On Jan 22, 12:07 pm, smith_bp...@hotmail.com wrote:
>
> > > To me it looks like it can't be a load bearing wall with an alcove
> > > directly above it. I want to put in a pocket door that will slide
> > > almost all the way to the black vent pipe. The header is what I'm
> > > trying to find out about.
>
> > >http://usera.imagecave.com/ronnald/wall.jpg
>
> > > Thanks!
>
> > Are you only taking out the middle 2x4, because I see 4x4s surrounding
> > everything for support
>
> I'm going to have to take out the end 4x4. A pocket door will be
> sliding in there.

OP-


>>>I'm going to have to take out the end 4x4<<<<

That wall (esp the end 4x4) supports the top plate of the wall, which
supports the that 6x spanning the hall.

The end of the 6x catches the corner features above it.

Builders tend not to put in unneeded timber.
That 4x & 6x are there for a reason, if you remove the 4x you've got
to add something to do what it was doing.

OR

perhaps the 4x is not necessary but (I doubt it)


My suggestion is use regular doors to close the hall
OR
hide the pocket doors in the bedroom(?) that is behind the demo'd
wall.
You'll loose about 5" out of it but your life will be a whole lot
easier.

removing that 4x is a risky choice.

cheers
Bob




Posted by on January 23, 2008, 1:47 am
> On Jan 22, 10:50 am, smith_bp...@hotmail.com wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
>
> > > On Jan 22, 12:07 pm, smith_bp...@hotmail.com wrote:
>
> > > > To me it looks like it can't be a load bearing wall with an alcove
> > > > directly above it. I want to put in a pocket door that will slide
> > > > almost all the way to the black vent pipe. The header is what I'm
> > > > trying to find out about.
>
> > > >http://usera.imagecave.com/ronnald/wall.jpg
>
> > > > Thanks!
>
> > > Are you only taking out the middle 2x4, because I see 4x4s surrounding=

> > > everything for support
>
> > I'm going to have to take out the end 4x4. A pocket door will be
> > sliding in there.
>
> OP-
>
> >>>I'm going to have to take out the end 4x4<<<<
>
> That wall (esp the end 4x4) supports the top plate of the wall, which
> supports the that 6x spanning the hall.
>
> The end of the 6x catches the corner features above it.
>
> Builders tend not to put in unneeded timber.
> That 4x & 6x are there for a reason, if you remove the 4x you've got
> to add something to do what it was doing.
>
> OR
>
> perhaps the 4x is not necessary but (I doubt it)
>
> My suggestion is use regular doors to close the hall
> OR
> hide the pocket doors in the bedroom(?) that is behind the demo'd
> wall.
> You'll loose about 5" out of it but your life will be a whole lot
> easier.
>
> removing that 4x is a risky choice.
>
> cheers
> Bob- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

Agree. It's bathtub on the otherside. I'm installing a swing door.
I'll post a pic when finished.

Thanks for the help though!

Posted by on January 22, 2008, 1:51 pm
On Jan 22, 12:07=A0pm, smith_bp...@hotmail.com wrote:
> To me it looks like it can't be a load bearing wall with an alcove
> directly above it. I want to put in a pocket door that will slide
> almost all the way to the black vent pipe. The header is what I'm
> trying to find out about.
>
> http://usera.imagecave.com/ronnald/wall.jpg
>
> Thanks!

This looks like a load bearing wall to me. When in doubt, assume that
it is.

Posted by Joe on January 22, 2008, 1:56 pm
pkt door to the vent pipe? That won't get across the opening, will it???
Agree with others. Load bearing.

> To me it looks like it can't be a load bearing wall with an alcove
> directly above it. I want to put in a pocket door that will slide
> almost all the way to the black vent pipe. The header is what I'm
> trying to find out about.
>
> http://usera.imagecave.com/ronnald/wall.jpg
>
> Thanks!



Posted by on January 22, 2008, 2:07 pm
I'm assuming it's a load bearing wall. In which I'll have to use a 30"
pocket door now, wanted 32 though..

What size header do I use?

Here is my new sketch
http://usera.imagecave.com/ronnald/wall1.jpg

If this turns out impossible, I'll put in a swing door, although I'd
rather go with pocket.

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