Load Bearing Wall

pitterpat

Would the wall above the tub be considered a load bearing wall in this picture?

Thanks,

Attached Thumbnails

 

__________________
Pat Harris
A HandyWOMAN Service, LLC
"Why call a handyman when you can call A HandyWOMAN?

Tom R

Not likely, - - but to determine if an interior wall is load-bearing, - - determine it's location in the basement, - - and if there's a girder under it, - - it's load-bearing.

Load bearing walls 'carry' all the way down to 'footings'.

__________________
http://www.tr-built.com

pitterpat

The back wall where the shutters are would be considered a load bearing wall using this analogy, right?

__________________
Pat Harris
A HandyWOMAN Service, LLC
"Why call a handyman when you can call A HandyWOMAN?

Tom R

You mean the louvered doors??, - - could be, - - again you'd have to check below. Any interior wall that's got a girder below it would be load-bearing, - - and all exterior walls are considered load bearing.

__________________
http://www.tr-built.com

Tonkadad

You want to take a look at whats above the wall in question, also. Is it open floor space, another bathroom, etc... Also I noticed what appears to be a vent in the ceiling, does that mean that there are no exterior walls.

It appears from the picture that the wall above the bath tub is not inline with the wall with the door in it, is that the case?

There are 3 different scenario's in my mind, if you were to tear it out you might find a beam there which is needed for supporting a load above, or you might find a beam which is there just for the open span but not needed to support anything above, or you might just find no beam and just 2"x 4" framing for attaching the wall material.

Glasshousebltr

Find out where the rafters seat in the attic.

Bob

__________________
Bob

pitterpat

Whats above is a 2nd floor.

You are correct that the the wall above the tub is not inline with the wall where with the door (bath closet).

__________________
Pat Harris
A HandyWOMAN Service, LLC
"Why call a handyman when you can call A HandyWOMAN?

mighty anvil

The second floor joists are held up by a beam or a wall or both near the center of the house. These supports are usually parallel to the exterior long walls of the house and support joists that are perpendicular to supports but sometimes the framing is is more complex. You need to determine exactly how the joists are held up and if there are any irregularities in the framing like stairs, chases, etc. that interrupt the joist pattern and determine how those are supported, in order to eliminate this wall as a bearing wall. The basement and attic contain the best clues. Any one familiar with house framing would be able to figure it out so you need not guess; get some help.

Glasshousebltr

What are you trying to do Pat? Open a second side to the tub/shower?

Bob

__________________
Bob

edos57

And they are not a bearing wall, they just lower the lid in the tub area for looks.

naildriver

I would about stake my life on it not carrying weight. Like Edos says looks like a soffitt. I would suggest having someone with the proper knowledge take a look.

go dart

those short walls are really good at trapping steam so it struggles trying to get to the fan! check tha attic to see if the ceiling joist break on it but very doubtful. do a quick check of the ceiling height inside/outside the shower to make sure they didn't drop it a few inches for a trap or hvac. thats easy to miss.