Load bearing wall or not

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Load bearing wall or not

From: jprince@potomacsupply.com
Category: Carpentry and Framing
Date: 02 May 2000
Time: 13:25:03
Remote Name: 209.36.47.155

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How can I easily determine if a wall is a load bearing wall or not. I have a wall I want to remove to open up a staircase and cannot decide if it is structurally a good idea or not. I don't mind installing a header if necessary, but I would prefer to do it only if needed. This would lower my opening more than I preferred. Also, what would be a good size header if needed. The span would be about 10 feet and it is at the side of a stairway opening.

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