I must start by apologizing for my ignorance and if terms are misused... But I have understood that the beams visible in our open attic space are called struts. We just bought a condo in a house from the 1930s and the previous owner built open storage in the attic space. We would like to create a better solution for this and essentially enclose the storage using low IKEA frames, but the struts complicate that project a bit. I think I know the answer but still want to ask: are they load-bearing? Or could they be removed? Can it be determined from the picture?
If it's as I think, does anyone have tips on another good solution to try to build in storage rather than have it open as it is today?
If it's as I think, does anyone have tips on another good solution to try to build in storage rather than have it open as it is today?
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The support legs usually hold up the roof so they are load-bearing.
Is it enough with sliding doors in front of shelves and drawers?
The support legs usually hold up the roof so they are load-bearing.
Is it enough with sliding doors in front of shelves and drawers?
Thank you very much!BirgitS said:
I suspected this...
Well, that could have been a solution, but we are keen on having nice doors or drawer fronts in the front. But then it will be quite a bit of DIY to try to achieve a decent result instead of being able to use ready-made frames and doors.