We are going to remove an interior wall in a house from 1897. How can we find out what might be hidden in the wall? It's hard to believe that it's load-bearing. Should we hire a carpenter? Rent some camera? Grateful for help
If you are wondering if it is load-bearing, start by looking at the construction drawings. A plan and section drawing are good places to start. Feel free to upload them here so you can get help.
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It is not very common for construction drawings to exist for houses built in the 1890s.
But feel free to post a floor plan or sketch (provided when you bought the house or self-drawn), and we might be able to give advice! Photos of the wall, with or without surface layers, are helpful.
If you know an experienced (read "old") carpenter who has worked a lot with timber houses, they are also a reliable advisor!
But feel free to post a floor plan or sketch (provided when you bought the house or self-drawn), and we might be able to give advice! Photos of the wall, with or without surface layers, are helpful.
If you know an experienced (read "old") carpenter who has worked a lot with timber houses, they are also a reliable advisor!