A load-bearing wall works to support the weight of the structure, while a non load-bearing wall is simply a cosmetic addition. This means that you can remove a non load-bearing wall without any ...

The kitchens of three units are all interrupted by a beam running from a cabinet to the middle of the kitchen floor. The beams in two other condos run parallel to the wall, which seems more convenient ...

Throughout the United States, engineered wooden I-beam joists are becoming more prevalent in residential construction for several reasons. For example, they can be more cost effective than dimensional ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Cleveland school administrators will close Kentucky Elementary on Friday, with students and staff moving to another school as a precaution after two roof-supporting beams were found ...

Q. Yo, Tim. I have this load-bearing post right in front of my laundry room door. What can a person do to remove or relocate it to a more convenient location? Is this something that a reasonably handy ...

Engineers have flagged doubts about the quality of the structural support beams in a cracked residential building. Sydney's 38-storey Opal Tower was previously evacuated twice because of cracks found ...