Open-Concept Conversions
Discover expert guides on load-bearing walls, LVL beam sizing, recessed beam installs, and floor plan flow to plan, engineer, and remodel open-concept spaces
Is That Wall Load-Bearing? How to Know Before You Swing
A practical guide to reading joist direction, stacked walls, and roof framing to judge whether a wall carries load, and when to hire an engineer.
Open a Pass-Through in a Non-Load-Bearing Wall
A step-by-step guide to cutting a pass-through in a non-bearing interior wall: proving it is not structural, framing the header and sill, and casing the opening.