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Buying Distressed Properties: Structural Inspections Mandatory
By Creighton A. Welch – Express-News If you’re in the market for buying a house, buying a distressed property might be an avenue to look into. But when buying a distressed home, make sure you know what’s involved, how the […]
Austin Foundation Repair: Get a Second Opinion …Unfortunately, Foundation Repair can be very costly, so get a second opinion before you hire a repair contractor-if not by a Texas Licensed Engineer, than by someone who does not stand to […]
If a wall has any other structure above it or load as the case may be then we can consider this wall to be load bearing and as such will need to accommodate any necessary support when removing any part of it. It is quite common in many houses for dividing walls to carry the load of the first floor joists. They will therefore need some sort of support before any alteration can be made.