Hello,

We have been considering replacing the walls with the thicker sliding door model, but before we proceed with the planning work, I want to know what is load-bearing or not.
Can anyone discern anything from the pictures?

Edit: Ideally, we would like to have an "open" corner.

Red arrows pointing to potential load-bearing elements in a ceiling at a corner, with a visible black pillar and red brick wall background. Living room corner with large windows, white walls, plants on the windowsill, and a gray armchair in front. A wooden floor and a glimpse of the outdoor area. Brick house exterior with tiled roof and patio door in garden. Black post supports the overhanging roof. Items like a lamp and bicycle are seen. Blueprint showing wall measurements and layout with notes on structural elements for a planned open corner renovation. Brick house corner with highlighted walls potentially for sliding door installation. Black column supporting roof and wooden deck flooring visible.
 
  • Living room corner with windows and plants, highlighted area suggests planned renovation to replace walls with sliding doors for an open corner concept.
Just guessing, but it's probably load-bearing.
There's probably some kind of beam as it looks now.
However, it's not enough if you're going to open up everything.
Additionally, it's not entirely impossible that the windows themselves are load-bearing and support a small beam.
I've been to more than one house that has this.
Especially in the late 60s and early 70s, I've come across this.
Someone needs to take a proper look before you proceed.
 
Thank you for the response.
What type of expert/professional should one contact about this?
Construction engineer?
 
BirgitS
Structural engineer
 
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