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Posted by Joseph Meehan on August 15, 2006, 7:56 pm
allpurpose wrote:
> above the wall and along the entire length, there is an I beam which
> makes me believe that the wall itself is not load bearing.
I fear a lot of people have made errors when they don't know for sure.
It is especially difficult here since it is a commercial environment and
construction standards can be different than most people are accustomed to.
Considering the consequences of making a mistake, it would be a good idea to
make sure.
>
> Joseph Meehan wrote:
>> allpurpose wrote:
>>> i have a 19' X 11' wall in which i want to install a recessed
>>> showcase in the size of 10' X 2.5'. The showcase will be 10" deep,
>>> i.e. 4" recessed + 6" outside. This is an interior wall between two
>>> commercial spaces and which has 1-3/4"X4" studs every 16".
>>>
>>> Is the opening for the recessed showcase within the safe limits of
>>> how much the reframing of the wall can bear?
>>>
>>> thanks
>>
>> Without knowing if it is a load bearing wall no one will be able
>> to help you. You also may have problems because it is an opening
>> between two commercial spaces. Those things are generally covered
>> under different and far more restrictive codes than residential.
>>
>> --
>> Joseph Meehan
>>
>> Dia duit
--
Joseph Meehan
Dia duit
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