Can a half wall be load bearing?
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04-23-15, 06:17 AM
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Can a half wall be load bearing?
I attached a picture of the piece of a wall that I want to remove in between the red lines. It's a half wall. I'm pretty sure its safe to remove this portion, but just want a second opinion.
Also, there are a couple electrical outlets on each side of this wall. How difficult would they be to move? I doubt the wires that are there will be long enough to simple move over though.
Also, there are a couple electrical outlets on each side of this wall. How difficult would they be to move? I doubt the wires that are there will be long enough to simple move over though.
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04-23-15, 07:56 AM
You'll probably have to open up the wall to answer your questions 
Removing the drywall would show whether or not it's load bearing and what it would take to move the electrical [how the cable is routed]
Removing the drywall would show whether or not it's load bearing and what it would take to move the electrical [how the cable is routed]
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04-23-15, 09:14 AM
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You can remove that bottom "filler" section whether the wall is bearing or not.
If you are determined to do it, please remove drywall first and then post a picture of the framing and cable runs.
Basically you do not want to disturb or alter any studs that are directly to the left and right of window opening.
You should have enough cable to move receptacles to the remaining sections of wall. The cable should come down from ceiling and over, or up through floor and over. If the cable runs horizontally through wall section you are removing, you may end up losing one receptacle. This receptacle is required so you will need to find an alternate path to run cable.
If you are determined to do it, please remove drywall first and then post a picture of the framing and cable runs.
Basically you do not want to disturb or alter any studs that are directly to the left and right of window opening.
You should have enough cable to move receptacles to the remaining sections of wall. The cable should come down from ceiling and over, or up through floor and over. If the cable runs horizontally through wall section you are removing, you may end up losing one receptacle. This receptacle is required so you will need to find an alternate path to run cable.
