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  1. hardworkingguy

    Residentail Load bearing wall removal

    What?! no formula, no do it yourself suggestion? other experiences? Go hire a guy!? thanks for the thread ending insight
  2. hardworkingguy

    Residentail Load bearing wall removal

    Thanks for your advice I was hoping that the 2X8 cieling joists, ceiling drywall and plywood of a span 24 foot by 15 foot room wouldn't require alot of beam/support. AND mainly because I do not know the math to calculate these loads. The roof does not seem to be supported by the bearing wall...
  3. hardworkingguy

    Residentail Load bearing wall removal

    I would like to remove a ceiling load bearing wall that supports a 24 foot (span) by 15 foot room. The 2X8 inch ceiling joists run along the 24' foot span and are blocked and covered by 3/4 inch ply in the attic where there is very light storage. eg Xmas stuff I have footings in the basement to...
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