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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:

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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.

  • Make a Statement with Wallpaper

    Source: Country Club Homes Wallpaper has made its return! Not long ago, wallpaper was considered “old fashioned” or “retro,” but now homeowners and designers have found innovative ways to integrate it into modern home decor. It’s important to choose a wallpaper that is high quality, and will provide durable beauty in your room’s design. If you…

  • Add Space and Beauty to Your Home with a Bay Window

    Source: Country Club Homes A bay window is an interesting architectural detail that adds both space and beauty to a home. These windows vary greatly in size, scale, and location, but all will bring interest to a room and additional space to infuse your design style. If you’re embarking on a home remodeling project, consider adding…

  • Bathroom Remodel: Find the Perfect Spot for the Toilet

    Finding the right location for a toilet in a bathroom remodel may seem like a trivial matter but placing it in the wrong spot could cause annoyance in the future. Here are a few things to consider when finding the perfect spot for your toilet: Privacy – For partners who share a bathroom but don’t…

  • Plan a More Environmentally-Friendly Home with These Tips

    Building an environmentally-friendly home will not only aid the planet, it will also help you in your pocket book as well. “Green” homes are typically more cost-efficient to run, and generate a higher price when resold. Although there are a multitude of decisions to be made when building “green”, here are a few key tips to get…