Before Removing a Load Bearing Wall

Thinking about opening up your floor plan? Nathan Gilbert and Zack Dettmore of Ask This Old House explain what to check before removing a wall. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Before you pick up a sledgehammer: Have a qualified professional confirm whether the wall is load-bearing. Joist direction and support beams can offer clues, but they don’t tell the whole story. Plan for electrical, plumbing, or HVAC relocations, plus ceiling and floor repairs. If the wall is structural, work with a licensed structural engineer to design the necessary support and confirm permit requirements before work begins. Save this before your next renovation! #AskThisOldHouse #HomeRenovation #YouTubeShorts Looking for more step by step guidance on how to complete projects around the house? Join This Old House Insider to stream over 1,000 episodes commercial-free: https://bit.ly/2GPiYbH Want weekly tips, project guides, and behind-the-scenes content from the TOH crew? S