Is It Feasible to Remove a Load Bearing Wall with a Solid Beam?
Asked by HomeGur0_47
Hey everyone, I'm planning to open up the wall between my living room and kitchen. I'm looking to create a 12' opening and want to use a solid 10" or 12" beam with matching vertical supports, rather than going for faux beams. Just trying to get a sense of whether this is a reasonable approach or if a 10" beam could actually support that span in a single-level ranch. Any thoughts?
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You mentioned it's a single level -- do you know what load is currently resting on that wall? Like, is it just ceiling joists or does it support something heavier?
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