Hello everyone,
I feel very confused because I don't really understand where the load-bearing wall is. We can see the chimney in the drawings and it would be wonderful if we could get rid of it and the load-bearing wall.
We want an open floor plan between the kitchen and living room, but it just feels impossible.
So my question is:
- Where exactly is the load-bearing wall located?
- Can the load-bearing wall be demolished and replaced with a beam?
- Can the chimney be removed?
I feel very confused because I don't really understand where the load-bearing wall is. We can see the chimney in the drawings and it would be wonderful if we could get rid of it and the load-bearing wall.
We want an open floor plan between the kitchen and living room, but it just feels impossible.
So my question is:
- Where exactly is the load-bearing wall located?
- Can the load-bearing wall be demolished and replaced with a beam?
- Can the chimney be removed?
Usually, load-bearing interior walls are perpendicular to the roof trusses; in this case, it's the wall behind the stove. This also matches the drawn beam on the first plan. The chimney is probably also load-bearing to some extent, so it's not evident how you can open up more than the wall with the sink.
I advise you to find a skilled structural engineer who can help you before doing anything further.
I advise you to find a skilled structural engineer who can help you before doing anything further.
Agree with the above. Find a skilled constructor and save money as it will likely cost to fix. If you're going to tear down the chimney and the entire heart wall, you'll need to do both this and that. Alternatively, find a new house.