shortening a load bearing wall
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10-29-12, 12:43 PM
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shortening a load bearing wall
i am looking to shorten this wall by 9.5 inches. i have added a new 2x4 for support. is this ok?
let me know i attached some pictures
let me know i attached some pictures
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10-29-12, 12:48 PM
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So the wall is going to stop nearly a foot short of the beam yet the 2x4 will continue to the beam?
I don't see where this is going, what are you trying to accomplish?
I don't see where this is going, what are you trying to accomplish?
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10-29-12, 12:58 PM
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if you look at the first picture, i want to remove the section of wall my level is resting against.
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10-29-12, 01:06 PM
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im framing in a door for a closet under neath my stairs, now i will have this small section of wall sticking out. i hope this helps
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10-29-12, 01:21 PM
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Ah, you want to shorten the width of the wall, right? I was thinking height based on the word shorten.
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10-29-12, 04:16 PM
It won't present a problem as the metal beam is your load bearing member. That will give you a straight across door opening, and I am assuming that is what you want without the "tail" sticking out into oblivion, right?
You'll need to properly reroute your wiring and switching, but I assume you have that under control. Let us know if we can help further.
You'll need to properly reroute your wiring and switching, but I assume you have that under control. Let us know if we can help further.
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