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    Jun 27, 2007, 06:58 AM
    Supporting wall?
    Hi,

    Ive just moved into a house and I want to knock the wall down between my dining room and kitchen.Is there a easy way of telling if it is a supporting wall?
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    Jun 27, 2007, 11:31 AM
    If you can get into the attic or basement you will see your support walls have a pillar or support uder them in the basement.
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    Jun 27, 2007, 01:57 PM
    Check to see which way the joists run in the ceiling above the wall in question. If they run perpendicular to the wall, you have a problem. If they run parallel, you're OK.

    Also, usually (not always) if the kitchen and/or DR is significantly shorter in one dimension than the other, the joists probably run the short way. This isn't always true, so y need to check, but it may give you a hint.
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