Can I Remove An Interior Shear Wall. I have an appointment with a structural engineer next week but, i would love to hear people's opinions and experiences with these. Why is there only one 2x4 off the wall?
That wall may be hiding more than just the bones of your house.
If there's an outlet on the wall you're talking electric lines in there. Removing an internal wall is an intensive these can include: The basic process involves checking the wall for wiring, plumbing, or other elements you don't want to damage. Be very careful about knocking down walls inside your home, otherwise you could cause the ceiling or roof to collapse!