Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. PhotoAlto/Frederic Cirou / Getty Images A load-bearing wall works to support the weight of the structure, while a non load-bearing ...
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How to Repair a Load-Bearing Post

Floor sagging? Here's the solid cure for rotting posts and sinking footings.
Q: Is it possible to build a multi-story home with no, or few, interior bearing walls or beams? I've looked at lumber span tables and regular lumber doesn't seem to be able to do what I want to be ...