Hi folks - new to the forums. Read a few postings on here regarding load bearing walls and wanted opinions for the experts

These pictures are from our living/dining room which has cathedral ceilings. My wife would like to cut portions of the wall out between this area and the kitchen, creating a pair of passthrough openings.

Before I being to rip this wall apart and figure out my options I first need to know what I'm messing with. I already know there is electrical and a return air duct in the wall to deal with but don't anticipate any major challenges with those items.

Thanks for any input - appreciate it.
Paul

 

Sorry - meant to include this picture from the basement as well.

 

Welcome to the forums Paul!
If there isn't a beam at the top of the exposed ceiling the odds are it isn't load bearing but there is no substitute to having an onsite inspection by a knowledgeable person!!

 

The blue lines and arrows either point to the front and back of your house, or towards the sides, I drew these lines because depth can't be determined by photo.
Regardless, look at the yellow arrows. Go outside and look at roof overhang in this direction. If you see that the tails are 2 x 4, rather than 2 x 6 or 2 x 8, you most likely have scissor trusses. Scissor trusses require no internal load bearing points. That big beam under wall is to support only the wall above, not wall above and roof.

That said, you always need someone to come out and confirm. Shouldn't cost much as they will not study it long.



Edit: Beam Supports Wall and Floor Joists

 

Thanks everyone for the responses - appreciate it.

Upon further investigation and thanks to your input I have found it is definately load bearing. There is a beam that the photo doesn't show - it goes across the peak of the room and I would estimate it to be 2 feet wide.

Cheers!
Paul