I want to remove the wall to get a little more space upstairs. I examined the post and concluded that it is not load-bearing, so I started sawing. When I got through the wall, I saw that the standing boards are 45mm thick and started wondering if they might be load-bearing instead. Could it be that they support the dormer? The house is from the mid-40s.
What you see to the right in the picture is newly insulated roof, and what's behind the wall is the dormer.
What you see to the right in the picture is newly insulated roof, and what's behind the wall is the dormer.
Now I can't see what kind of wall it is at all. But, just by looking at the wall itself, I would probably say that both the post and the vertical planks are load-bearing. Then, when you mention that it’s about some kind of dome, I become even more certain.
The horizontal boards on the wall, however, are not load-bearing.
But to be sure/more sure, a photo from a distance is needed to get an overall picture.
The horizontal boards on the wall, however, are not load-bearing.
But to be sure/more sure, a photo from a distance is needed to get an overall picture.
After a closer examination, I see that the standing planks do not follow the slanted roof but go up and form the outer walls for the dormer. However, I cannot see if the load for the dormer is on the planks or the roof truss. What are the options if I want to remove the wall? Must I replace with a post, or is there another way to do it?