Can I break down any wall in my house?

You can’t break down any wall. Before you make such a change you should consider the following: -Is the wall a load-bearing wall? -What will the cost be? Costs may vary due to parts of the infrastructure that may be in the wall, for example, electrical cables, plumbing or fixtures. -How will this remodel affect the rest of your house? -Will this increase your property value? Knocking down walls in your home is a permanent decision so careful planning must be done.

How do I determine if a wall Is load bearing?

Have you ever heard of the term ‘load bearing’ when it comes to building refurbishments? Load bearing walls carry the weight of your home’s roof or second floors above them. Knocking out a load bearing wall can cause your home to collapse. You can easily determine whether a wall is load bearing or not by following these simple guidelines: -If the wall is hollow, it is an obvious sign that it bears no load. -Are there wood or metal beams held up by the wall? If so, the wall is load bearing. -If you have access to enter the ceiling of your home, you can easily spot where roof trusses are supported by walls. This can show if the wall is load bearing or not. -Studying most recent house plans can indicate which walls are load bearing. -Get an architect to inspect your house plans if you don’t know how to read them. Make sure the plans are updated accordingly because remodelling in the past could have resulted in changes to the layout. -If your building plans aren’t available, get a building inspector to determine if the wall is load bearing or not.

Is there a way to knock down a load bearing wall?

There are many ways to go about knocking down a load bearing wall. Use appropriate SABS approved materials and tools and follow the NHBRC (National Home Builders Registration Council) regulations. Following these guidelines will assist you with knocking down a wall during your building refurbishment process: -Using concrete lintels to bear the load after the wall is gone. -Steel beams can be installed to bear the load of the wall. -Remove the load above the wall by remodelling the structure of your home. -Replace the wall with columns to support the load.

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Frequently Asked Questions

To remodel your home is sometimes a more challenging task than building a new one. Experts know that building refurbishment projects can only be done by the best-skilled building contractors. These experienced builders for home remodelling in your local area can be found, right here on Snupit.

Can I break down any wall in my house?
You can’t break down any wall. Before you make such a change you should consider the following:
- Is the wall a load-bearing wall?
- What will the cost be? Costs may vary due to parts of the infrastructure that may be in the wall, for example, electrical cables, plumbing or fixtures.
- How will this remodel affect the rest of your house?
- Will this increase your property value?

Knocking down walls in your home is a permanent decision so careful planning must be done.
How do I determine if a wall Is load bearing?
Have you ever heard of the term ‘load bearing’ when it comes to building refurbishments? Load bearing walls carry the weight of your home’s roof or second floors above them.

Knocking out a load bearing wall can cause your home to collapse. You can easily determine whether a wall is load bearing or not by following these simple guidelines:
- If the wall is hollow, it is an obvious sign that it bears no load.
- Are there wood or metal beams held up by the wall? If so, the wall is load bearing.
- If you have access to enter the ceiling of your home, you can easily spot where roof trusses are supported by walls. This can show if the wall is load bearing or not.
- Studying most recent house plans can indicate which walls are load bearing.
- Get an architect to inspect your house plans if you don’t know how to read them. Make sure the plans are updated accordingly because remodelling in the past could have resulted in changes to the layout.
- If your building plans aren’t available, get a building inspector to determine if the wall is load bearing or not.
Is there a way to knock down a load bearing wall?
There are many ways to go about knocking down a load bearing wall. Use appropriate SABS approved materials and tools and follow the NHBRC (National Home Builders Registration Council) regulations.

Following these guidelines will assist you with knocking down a wall during your building refurbishment process:

- Using concrete lintels to bear the load after the wall is gone.
- Steel beams can be installed to bear the load of the wall.
- Remove the load above the wall by remodelling the structure of your home.
- Replace the wall with columns to support the load.
Why Snupit?
1. You never pay to use Snupit. It's free and you get to compare multiple quotes from the best building refurbishes in Krugersdorp.

2. Professionals listed on the Snupit platform are experienced, friendly and background-checked. Our numbers say it all! Of the 66 reviews for building refurbishes, our customers have had a positive and a rewarding experience with 64 building refurbishment projects.

3. Choose from 926 trusted and high quality professionals in Krugersdorp who can assist you with just about anything you need done.

4. Don't overpay for any service, hire a local expert from our talent pool of 206 building refurbishes in Krugersdorp who are skilled and vetted.

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