Partly Load bearing?
#1
10-23-19, 10:00 AM
Partly Load bearing?
Hi, appreciate any views on the framing of this wall. (Pictures attached) Basically, an opening, double plated, with loads on each ends. Couple notes:
+There is nothing (loads) in between the two ends (green line).
+The left side does have beam on top. The beam supports the joists for the bedroom above.
Had done a lot of research online, but nothing can address this well. Trying to see if the double plate (green marked line) can be taken out for a smooth ceiling. Thank you.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/VBT32fYdQN5DPaXH6
https://photos.app.goo.gl/sGY4qZ6ufywijbwC8
https://photos.app.goo.gl/Nt86fhHpqoN7XfGt9
+There is nothing (loads) in between the two ends (green line).
+The left side does have beam on top. The beam supports the joists for the bedroom above.
Had done a lot of research online, but nothing can address this well. Trying to see if the double plate (green marked line) can be taken out for a smooth ceiling. Thank you.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/VBT32fYdQN5DPaXH6
https://photos.app.goo.gl/sGY4qZ6ufywijbwC8
https://photos.app.goo.gl/Nt86fhHpqoN7XfGt9
#2
10-23-19, 11:14 AM
Group Moderator
What direction do the joists above the opening run? If they are perpendicular to the opening then I would want to look more closely at it.
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