Asked on Dec 22, 2019
Can a load bearing column be removed?
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Syed
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Hi guys, I have two possible load bearing columns in the centre of one of my rooms and I am looking forward to remove it. Is it possible to do that
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Yes, take a look at these 2 links for the facts and how to's, looks like you'll need a beam running across the room to support the structure of the room/house otherwise it will sag and cause much structural damage:
https://www.thespruce.com/removing-a-load-bearing-wall-1821964
https://search.yahoo.com/yhs/search?p=remove+a+load+bearing+column&ei=UTF-8&fp=1&hspart=vz&hsimp=yhs-vz&type=verizon_access%2Fverizon_subacct%2Fverizon_dsl
This hometalker shares their experience
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/living-room/load-bearing-wall-removal-4041357
Load Bearing Wall Removal
Yes, but you have to support the structure above first. Here's a link that should help:
https://loadbearingwall.com/how-we-do-it/
Not until you’ve got different support in place to compensate for the removal.
Hi Syed,
The others are right. We removed part of a a load bearing wall in our house but first had a load bearing beam installed by a professional. Wishing you the best.
I agree with Redcatcec above. Your beam needs to be engineered based on the load it will be supporting. This could require a glue lam, or sistered 2x8 or 2x10, or possibly even an I-beam, but this is critical structurally so a true engineer calculation will be needed.
Yes I agree BC I have one a engineer that is. ... Good luck on ur prodject
Thank you very all of you for your responses. It has been really helpful