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load bearing walls babygrljen1985 09-25-2006
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Posted by on September 25, 2006, 10:39 am
we want to tear a wall out to extend our living space. the wall is
between a small area and the living room. we have a slab
basement and a crawlspace attic (there is only one story) Also - the
small area is very small - perhaps 6 feet wide. Saying that -
about 6 feet back after this wall - is another wall. to the kitchen.

Would that be a load bearing wall when you consider the fact that only
about 5-6 feet back is another interior wall?

Any help/advice appreciated


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Posted by glenn P on September 26, 2006, 4:46 pm
That's an interesting question, but unfortunately has way too little
information for anyone but a clairvoyant to answer. You need to get into the
roof, and basement & see how this wall exists relative to the structure.

> we want to tear a wall out to extend our living space. the wall is
> between a small area and the living room. we have a slab
> basement and a crawlspace attic (there is only one story) Also - the
> small area is very small - perhaps 6 feet wide. Saying that -
> about 6 feet back after this wall - is another wall. to the kitchen.
>
> Would that be a load bearing wall when you consider the fact that only
> about 5-6 feet back is another interior wall?
>
> Any help/advice appreciated
>



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