I am really keen on removing the two walls marked with arrows on the drawing. Simply creating an open floor plan in what is currently labeled as the "dining room" and angled hallway.
If I am reading the drawing correctly and looking at the truss construction, I suspect that the wall is _not_ load-bearing. When I apply some pressure with my shoulder on either of the walls, it feels like they are very lightly built, plus they are roughly 9-10 cm thick including cladding.
It would be fantastic to avoid having to reinforce in the attic and mess with new construction drawings and all that hassle.
What do those of you more knowledgeable than me think?
If I am reading the drawing correctly and looking at the truss construction, I suspect that the wall is _not_ load-bearing. When I apply some pressure with my shoulder on either of the walls, it feels like they are very lightly built, plus they are roughly 9-10 cm thick including cladding.
It would be fantastic to avoid having to reinforce in the attic and mess with new construction drawings and all that hassle.
What do those of you more knowledgeable than me think?
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· Etelä Pohjanmaa
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They are not load-bearing. But if it's an old house that has settled, the wall facing the hallway may have become somewhat semi-load-bearing over the years. I would probably relieve it just to be safe. No construction drawings needed, attach a plank in the attic over the rafters to tie them together.
Perfect, that was as I thought.
The original house is from 1820, but the extension was made in -92.
I don't think anything has settled, it feels more like they are loose.
I'll brace it with some solid plank (I have 70*240 lying around anyway) for the sake of my wife's peace at night. Kiitos!
The original house is from 1820, but the extension was made in -92.
I don't think anything has settled, it feels more like they are loose.
I'll brace it with some solid plank (I have 70*240 lying around anyway) for the sake of my wife's peace at night. Kiitos!