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  • How to Tell if a Wall or Column is Load-Bearing

    Many homeowners seek to open up space in their home during a home renovation project by removing a wall. This can connect spaces and completely transform a home’s layout. Before a wall can be removed it must first be determined whether the wall is load-bearing. This can be determined by:

    what to do with load bearing walls
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    • Searching for beams at the lowest level of the house that interface directly with the concrete foundation.
    • Locating the home’s beams and noting which walls they connect directly to.
    • Identifying joists that meet a wall at a perpendicular angle and transferring the weight to the load-bearing wall.
    • Following internal load-bearing walls up through the structure.

    Since load-bearing walls can’t be removed, there are certain things you can do to integrate them into the home’s design. Consider installing structural columns in place of the wall and tie in their design to the room’s aesthetic. You can also use beams in the ceiling to help support the weight of a load-bearing wall while opening up the space.

    If you are considering undertaking any home renovation projects, contact our professionals at Country Club Homes today at 203-762-0550. We’re ready to be your trusted home design, renovation, and construction team.

  • Design a Luxurious Pantry So You Won’t Want to Eat Out

    Yes, a pantry’s main function is to store food, drinks, and cooking essentials. But it can really be so much more.  A few strategic upgrades and you could be enjoying a luxurious pantry that will entice you to eat in. If you’re ready to customize your home’s pantry you should consider adding: Custom lighting- Finding things in a…

  • Custom Build-to-Suit Home For Sale in the Heart of New Canaan, CT

    Location, location, location. Isn’t that what you always hear when it comes to purchasing a home? Well, Country Club Homes, Inc. is offering a custom build-to-suit home in the perfect location. This custom home is located within walking distance to town, schools and parks in one of the best real estate sales towns in Fairfield County.  “A…

  • What’s Your Reason for Remodeling?

    A recent survey by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) asked about homeowners’ reasons for remodeling. There was a range of responses, indicating that there are many different motivations for undergoing a home remodel. The top five responses were: Desire for improved or new amenities- This is the number one reason for which people report wanting…

  • Include a Home Gym to Encourage Healthy Habits in Your Dream House

    What’s your favorite workout? A run on the treadmill? Pumping iron? No matter how you prefer to work out, a home gym is a great way to make sure you reach your healthiest potential. We recommend that your home gym include: Mirrors- Having full length mirrors in a home gym allows you to check your form for…