You can't always tell, eventhough many sites say you can. It is worth checking with your municipality to see if they have your house plans on file. If they don't, it is worth hiring a structural engineer. A friend was told by an inspector, that his wasn't load bearing. when they opened the wall they saw some illegal supports. When the SE came out, he explained that they not only needed a beam but extra support in the basement. It isn't always as easy as putting in a header.
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https://lifehacker.com/how-to-identify-a-load-bearing-wall-1626923331
Usually in center of house..trusses go across
If you can't tell, you need someone else to do the project!
If you don't know leave it alone.
When you remove it the ceiling comes crashing down, or you end up with a bed in your kitchen.
When you remove it the ceiling comes crashing down, or you end up with a bed in your kitchen.
You can't always tell, eventhough many sites say you can. It is worth checking with your municipality to see if they have your house plans on file. If they don't, it is worth hiring a structural engineer. A friend was told by an inspector, that his wasn't load bearing. when they opened the wall they saw some illegal supports. When the SE came out, he explained that they not only needed a beam but extra support in the basement. It isn't always as easy as putting in a header.