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Shane 19/06/2026 - 8.20 AM
How can I tell if a wall is load bearing ?
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CLIFFT Waste Management LTD
Rating: 5 out of 5
Signs a wall may be load-bearing
✅ Runs perpendicular to floor joists
* In many houses, load-bearing walls run at 90° to the floor joists above.
✅ Located near the centre of the property
* Internal walls in the middle of a house are more likely to support floors or the roof.
✅ Continues through multiple floors
* If there’s a wall directly above or below it on another storey, it’s more likely structural.
✅ Supports beams or other walls
* If beams, joists or walls appear to terminate on it, that’s a strong indicator.
✅ Thicker than standard partition walls
* Internal stud walls are often around 100mm thick.
* Structural masonry walls are often 100–225mm+ thick.
Signs it may not be load-bearing
✅ Lightweight stud construction.
✅ Runs parallel with floor joists.
✅ No wall above or below.
✅ Sounds hollow when tapped.
Answered19 June 2026
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Firestone
Rating: 4.9 out of 5
Like cliff said but if not sure there is company that can come out and check and also give ye peace of mind sometimes always better for second opinion
Answered19 June 2026
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