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Load-Bearing Wall

A wall that transfers structural loads (the weight of floors, roof, and upper storeys) down through the building to the foundations. Removing or altering a load-bearing wall requires building regulations approval and structural engineering input to ensure an adequate steel or timber beam is installed to carry the load. Not all internal walls are load-bearing - a structural engineer should confirm before demolition.

Related terms

Structural CalculationsRSJ / Steel BeamPadstone
Listed BuildingLocal Planning Authority (LPA)

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