What is the bearing wall?
sometimes referred to as the wall of the load bearing, the bearing wall not only supports its own weight in the building, but also the weight of other parts of the structure. These walls are usually placed in strategic points in the structure to ensure that the building is strong and stable. Along with the outer walls, they will help to support the ceiling or roof, and in the case of buildings with more than one story, it is used to support the floor of another ascending story.
This wall helps to support the function of other building elements such as floor beams and ceiling beams. While many types of buildings use these two elements to ensure a certain degree of force into space, they are not considered sufficient for any building that occupies a significant amount of space. Even a small space of no more than 1,000 square feet (about 93 square meters) will be significantly strengthened by the presence of the bearing wall to help support stable roofline and expand the stability provided by the beams and rafters.
Without the bearing wall on site, the structure is likely to worsen much faster. The ceiling beams and rafters slowly weaken from increased tension, leading to the ceiling and roof, which is much less likely to stand on a strong wind or a prolonged storm period. In the case of the two story building, one of these walls located on the first floor almost ensures that the floor for the second story will weaken very quickly and eventually fall.
It is important to note that this structure may not be a solid wall area and may include doors and other holes. However, further framing to support the overall structure is necessary to make sure that the wall is able to support its load.
When reworking the interior of the house or other building, it is important for homeowners or suppliers to identify the support wall. If possible at all, the movement of the walls should be limited to any section that is determined as NESa wall. If the new design requires the removal of the bearing wall, it is necessary to take steps to the coast of the structure until the new and the support structure system will be restored to full efficiency.