The only fact in that wall that you may want to remove, is if there is electrical outlets in the wall. If so, you will have to call a electrician to reroot the power lines., when this is done. ONLY take the nails from the walls, not trying to remove the stuff between walls, in case you hit power, then you will loose all power, and in this temperatures this could be very bad. I hope this helps you. J. You may want to ask a contractor before you start, or have him work with you. Just suggesting these facts, to keep you safe, ok? J.
You definitely need to know if the wall is load bearing. Rerouting the electric is usually way easier than messing with a load bearing wall. Plumbing or water lines within the wall is another story. Get a contractor or engineer that can help you make that determination.
In addition to what others have said, there may be pipes running between the walls. It could be from a water heater or from a toilet. There are a lot of things hidden in between the walls of two rooms so it's really best to have a professional help you with this step. Also, check your local codes and you'll probably need a permit to do the work - even as a DIY non-professional.
If it is a load bearing wall you will also need a structural engineer to determine the size of the header to take up the load. You can't just guess or put anything up and assume it will support the weight.
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You need to know if it's a load-bearing wall. I would check with a professional.
First need to know if it is a bearing wall. Where is it located. What is behind the wall, another room? Do you have a picture of it so I can see
You can take a wall down even if it is load-bearing. But the cost will go up because the header has to be relocated above the ceiling.
The only fact in that wall that you may want to remove, is if there is electrical outlets in the wall. If so, you will have to call a electrician to reroot the power lines., when this is done. ONLY take the nails from the walls, not trying to remove the stuff between walls, in case you hit power, then you will loose all power, and in this temperatures this could be very bad. I hope this helps you. J. You may want to ask a contractor before you start, or have him work with you. Just suggesting these facts, to keep you safe, ok? J.
You definitely need to know if the wall is load bearing. Rerouting the electric is usually way easier than messing with a load bearing wall. Plumbing or water lines within the wall is another story. Get a contractor or engineer that can help you make that determination.
In addition to what others have said, there may be pipes running between the walls. It could be from a water heater or from a toilet. There are a lot of things hidden in between the walls of two rooms so it's really best to have a professional help you with this step. Also, check your local codes and you'll probably need a permit to do the work - even as a DIY non-professional.
Here see if this helps. Make sure you know local codes and pull your permits first.
https://m.wikihow.com/Tell-if-a-Wall-is-Load-Bearing
If it is a load bearing wall you will also need a structural engineer to determine the size of the header to take up the load. You can't just guess or put anything up and assume it will support the weight.