Load-bearing walls are essential to creating the structure of a home. They support the interior space and the roof that sits on your property. In short, load-bearing walls make the construction of a house possible. But a load-bearing wall can be a significant nuisance when planning renovations within the home. Finding these walls is a must before any removal of material can happen. If you need to remove a section of any load-bearing wall, you’ll need to ensure that your contractor replaces the missing portion with a reasonable support system, explains This Old House.

Conducting renovations that remove segments of your home’s load-bearing walls can be more expensive than other typical home improvements, due to the bracing, careful demolition, and then the inevitable structural rebuild. Planning around these walls is often a good idea, and identifying which walls to leave in place when avoiding the removal of a load-bearing segment is crucial to getting the job done without any surprises. Fortunately, there are a few ways to determine whether or not a wall is central to the weight distribution of your home.

Exterior walls should always be considered load-bearing warns Den Garden. These walls round form the perimeter of the property and provide a barrier that keeps the elements outside and a comfortable equilibrium inside. As such, the exterior walls are heavier and sturdier than other sections that are built into the interior.

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