Your home is one of your most valuable assets, and you want to keep it in good shape for as long as possible. However, sometimes, even a well-built and well-maintained home can develop problems that can compromise its structural integrity and safety. One of these problems is foundation cracks. Foundation cracks are visible or hidden… Continue reading How Foundation Cracks Can Damage Your Home and What You Can Do About It
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How to Create More Space and Comfort in Your Basement with Load-Bearing Wall Removal
Your basement is a valuable part of your home, but it may not be living up to its full potential. If your basement feels cramped, dark, or outdated, you may be missing out on a lot of space and comfort that you could enjoy. One of the ways to transform your basement into a more… Continue reading How to Create More Space and Comfort in Your Basement with Load-Bearing Wall Removal
Wall Removal Mistakes to Avoid: Planning and Preparing
We’ve been discussing wall removal a lot. And it’s important. Wall removal is a popular way to improve the appearance, functionality, and value of a building. Any building – home, business, school, you name it – we at Load Bearing Pros can help. But you need to do it right, so let’s talk about what… Continue reading Wall Removal Mistakes to Avoid: Planning and Preparing
Safety Measures During Load-Bearing Wall Removal
Removing a load-bearing wall can be a great way to create more space and light in your home or office. Who doesn’t want to wake up in the morning and greet the view that you probably invested in – and at the end of the day – close your computer, device, book or other, and… Continue reading Safety Measures During Load-Bearing Wall Removal
Benefits of Wall Removal: Embracing a Spacious and Modern Home
Have you ever wondered what your home would look like if you removed some of the walls that separate your rooms? Wall removal is a concept in home design that involves taking down interior walls to create open and spacious living spaces. You get to spend more time with loved ones and more creative time… Continue reading Benefits of Wall Removal: Embracing a Spacious and Modern Home
Load Bearing Assessment: When to Consult a Structural Engineer
If you are a homeowner or a property owner, you may have heard of the term “load-bearing wall” and wondered what it means and why it matters. Well, let us tell you. A load-bearing wall is a wall that supports the weight of the structure above it, such as the roof or the 2nd or… Continue reading Load Bearing Assessment: When to Consult a Structural Engineer
How to Maximize Natural Light by Removing Walls
Natural light is one of the most desirable features in any home because it makes a space feel more spacious, airy, and inviting. It can also improve your mood, health, and productivity. However, not all homes have enough natural light, especially if they have small windows or large walls blocking the sunlight. One of the… Continue reading How to Maximize Natural Light by Removing Walls
How do you know if a wall is load bearing?
Studies show that homes with a sagging roof are 3.9 times more likely to experience roach sightings in their living space. The structural elements of your property are essential for keeping pests out of your home. They also prevent your building from having roof damage.
For instance, a loading bearing wall can be removed to provide better structural walls. But you must be careful, as one wrong move could damage your property.
A Guide to Load Bearing wall removal process
Statistics show that around 1 in 4 homeowners have some kind of replacement or construction project going. This shows how many homeowners plan to make adjustments to their homes. One type of project that homeowners may want to tackle is load-bearing wall removal. Although this is a project that is quite large and requires… Continue reading A Guide to Load Bearing wall removal process
What are the awesome benefits of House Flipping?
More than 5.6 million houses were sold in 2020 in the United States alone. Many more houses have sold since then and a lot of them are houses that have been flipped. House flipping usually entails buying a house for cheap, fixing it up, and then selling it for a higher price to gain… Continue reading What are the awesome benefits of House Flipping?