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  "name": "How do I know if an interior wall is load-bearing or just a partition?",
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      "name": "How do I know if an interior wall is load-bearing or just a partition?",
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        "text": "You can identify a load-bearing wall by checking attic rafters, ceiling joists, and foundation supports. Walls running perpendicular to ceiling joists or positioned directly above foundation beams or lower-level bearing walls usually carry weight. In contrast, non-load-bearing partition walls usually run parallel to joists above them. Before cutting into drywall or planning an open-concept layout, an on-site evaluation confirms whether a wall carries structural weight, roof loads, or second-story loads, preventing sag or catastrophic framing failure during demolition.",
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        "description": "Walls running perpendicular to ceiling joists or sitting directly over foundation beams are usually load-bearing. An on-site framing assessment confirms weight-bearing status."
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  "description": "Walls running perpendicular to ceiling joists or sitting directly over foundation beams are usually load-bearing. An on-site framing assessment confirms weight-"
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