Removing a load bearing wall might be one of the biggest!
What To Do With Load Bearing Walls. This should be compared to the table. Once you have exposed the framing above your wall in question.
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This should be compared to the table. When in doubt, it's always a good idea to consult with an engineer who can gauge the weight load affected, and advise on what you will need to do in. What are some things you would recommend at this point, do i not try and jack up the load bearing wall slowly, etc.?
The wall i think that is load bearing, has a heating duct that goes up it, would that still be considered a load bearing wall?
It is solid, durable and practically maintenance free. Homes are over engineered with good reason. A structural engineer is the best person to id one. You end up with a thin missing strip of sheetrock where the old wall was.
