Remove Stud Wall

[ChunkyD]

Hi,

I want to remove a stud wall in my house to make my lounge bigger and to open up the stairs, is there an easy way of determining if the wall is load bearing?

My house is 110 years old so i would presume that this is not an original wall,however the wall above it in our bedroom is a brick wall.

all your advise would be appreciated.

Thanks

Shaun

 

[skhudy]

It's difficult to say, you have to investigate under the floorboards on the 1st floor and then even up in the loft to see how the joists are arranged.

Read here for good advice http://www.diydoctor.org.uk/projects/load-bearing_walls.htm