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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.

  • Create a Custom Craft Room

    Creating a custom craft room in your house is an excellent way to enhance your home’s design, while providing a functional space for the work you love. A properly appointed craft room is about more than just choosing the right furniture, it’s about creating the perfect space that reflects your design style. Maximize storage with built…

  • Follow These Tips to Create an Open Dialogue with Your Contractor

    Choosing a contractor for your home remodeling project is incredibly important. This individual will oversee the project, make decisions regarding your home, and help keep the work on time and close to budget. Before you choose which contractor is right for you, there are several questions you should ask including: What other projects are currently…

  • Know What to Expect with Your Remodel

    Nothing creates more anxiety than the unexpected. This fact is as true in a home remodel as it is in any other facet of life. Simply knowing what to expect during your home remodel can reduce your stress and aggravation and will likely save you money in the long run. Here are some things to…

  • Add Warmth to Your Home Both Indoors and Out With Isokern Fireplaces

    Whether indoors or out, there is nothing like a fireplace to lend warmth, both literally and figuratively, to a space. Do you wish you had one in your master bedroom, dining room or any other place in your home, but feel now it’s too late?  Not so with the latest modular, masonry fireplaces from Isokern.  Unlike traditional…