{"id":644,"date":"2021-07-27T14:50:35","date_gmt":"2021-07-27T14:50:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bafcorp.com\/blog\/?p=644"},"modified":"2021-07-27T14:50:35","modified_gmt":"2021-07-27T14:50:35","slug":"how-to-detect-non-load-bearing-and-load-bearing-walls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bafcorp.com\/blog\/how-to-detect-non-load-bearing-and-load-bearing-walls\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Detect Non-Load Bearing and Load Bearing Walls"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In the remodeling and construction industry, there are two main kinds of walls: load bearing walls and non-load bearing walls. Understanding the difference between the two is critical. Cutting into the wrong wall can result in serious structural damages, and even whole-house cave-ins!  Before taking the step of removing or cutting any wall in your property, you must learn the difference between bearing and non-bearing walls, and how to accurately identify them from one another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Continue below to learn how to distinguish between a load bearing and non-load bearing wall, and where to find trusted commercial general contracting services when the job is too big for you to take on alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Load Bearing vs. Non-Load Bearing Walls<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Non-Load Bearing Walls<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Non-load bearing walls are walls inside a property that do not support any structural weight of a building. They do not bear any other weight of the property\u2019s structure other than its own. Also referred to as \u201ccurtain walls\u201d, non-bearing walls are used primarily as room dividers, and generally serve no other purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They can be easily identified by simply looking at the joists and rafters in your attic or basement. If they run parallel to the wall, they are most likely non-load bearing walls. You can do whatever you like to non-load bearing walls since they are not responsible for the gravitational support for your property. But removing, or even cutting into, a load-bearing wall can be a dangerous and costly mistake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Load Bearing Walls<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In contrast to non-bearing walls, load bearing walls are erected to provide structural support for a residential or commercial property. It is possible to bring down an entire edifice by removing or cutting into just one load-bearing wall! So be sure you know the difference between the two in order to avoid jeopardizing your property\u2019s structural stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the rafters or joists in your basement or attic run perpendicular to the wall in question, they are most likely load-bearing. It is wise to consult an Indianapolis commercial general contractor<\/a> about your remodeling and renovation needs. They can guide you through the process of setting a budget, organizing services, and ensuring quality results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you ready to move forward with some commercial remodeling work for your office or building? <\/strong>Contact BAF Corporation<\/a> at 317-253-0531 for superior commercial general contracting in Indianapolis, Indiana<\/a>. We serve clients all throughout the state of Indiana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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