Taking out a
non-load-bearing wall or two is more affordable than building an addition, if your intention is to gain more space.
NFPA 285:2012 (Standard Fire Test Method for Evaluation of Fire Propagation Characteristics of Exterior
Non-Load-Bearing Wall Assemblies Containing Combustible Components), BS 8414-1:2015 (Fire performance of external cladding systems.
The columns, knee walls and drywall arch replaced a
non-load-bearing wall to give the dining room and living room a more open feel.
But then after more evaluation, it appears the shifting was done in a
non-load-bearing wall."
A IF there's a
non-load-bearing wall between your bedroom and the adjoining room, you may be able to pinch some space by knocking out part of the wall and creating a new alcove on your side.
Most tilt-up buildings are designed as
non-load-bearing wall systems, according to De Salvo.
Even removing
non-load-bearing walls can be of concern to building control if, for example, it would create a layout that breaks fire regulations.
Even removing
non-load-bearing walls can be of concern to building control, if, for example, it would create a layout that breaks fire regulations.
Curator Clara Kim makes excellent use of the ground-floor galleries of the Walker, opening them up by removing all
non-load-bearing walls for the first time since the space was renovated in 2005.
By classifying certain building components (for example,
non-load-bearing walls or lighting systems) as five-, seven-, or 15-year personal property, taxpayers can take higher depreciation deductions.