Wall Removal Beam Design
Historically, most homes were not built to the modernized idea of “open concept”. A lot of these older homes still make up a huge portion of the housing market, so it’s not unusual for homeowners to want to do some renovations to open up these older homes. However, these renovations aren’t as easy as simply removing a wall here and there and then calling it a day. Many of the walls homeowners are considering removing are actually load-bearing walls.
What Is A Load-Bearing Wall?
Many of the walls in our homes serve more than one purpose. One of these functions happens to be supporting the weight of what is built above the wall, such as a second story or roofing structure. If you remove these walls without adequately supporting the load, structural failure is inevitable.
Replacing A Load-Bearing Wall With A Beam
While you need to be cautious when removing walls from your home, even load-bearing walls can be removed with proper planning. We have developed dozens of efficient plans for removing load-bearing walls and installing beam supports to ensure the best structural integrity for your home.
Everything starts with a meeting on-site. This allows us to pinpoint any potential issues with removing the load-bearing wall and also allows us to develop the best plan for a smooth wall removal. We will sketch your floor plan to determine the exact structural load of the wall you wish removed. Using this calculation, we will determine the required beam size and draft an Engineered Beam Installation Plan, which can be used both for contractor bidding and municipal permitting.
Have G. Lamb Engineering Handle Your Wall Removal and Beam Design
When it comes to the structural integrity of your home, you want only the best. Companies that lure you in with cheap designs are likely taking shortcuts to make a quick dollar. With G. Lamb Engineering, you are guaranteed quality while also having fair, affordable pricing. Contact us today if you are considering removing a wall from your project.