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Finding a crack in your home’s wall or ceiling might be alarming. But do cracks in walls indicate a structural problem? While most cracks are innocuous, others might indicate a significant issue in your home’s structural integrity. In this article, we’ll go through the different kinds of cracks that might develop in your house and… Continue reading Wall Cracks In Your Home: Do Cracks In Walls Indicate A Structural Problem?

In today’s real estate market, open spaces are in demand and renovation projects include them frequently. To create these spaces, many homeowners go through what feels at first like a daunting process – interior wall removal. This is especially true with older homes where rooms tend to be smaller and more closed off. This kind… Continue reading Interior Wall Removal – What You Need To Know

At Load Bearing Wall Pros, we get a lot of requests to open up a space by having a more transparent wall that can open up fully or partially to bring more of the outside inside. To do this, we often recommend sliding aluminum doors to replace an exterior wall. We call this service “Wall… Continue reading Turn Your Wall Into a Door – Functions, Materials & Sizing

Whether you’ve been living in the same home for decades or you’re purchasing a new one, there are design decisions that you’ll want to make. Specifically – opening up your space. It’s easier than it sounds – but in many cases you’ll need to consider removing a load-bearing wall. An open floor plan is a… Continue reading Create an Open Floor Plan by Removing a Load Bearing Wall

The construction industry stands on the brink of a technological revolution. The integration of Building Information Modeling (BIM) with automated construction robotics is not just an innovation; it’s a transformative approach that redefines the traditional wall-to-door conversion process. This article delves into the intricacies of this integration, exploring how it enhances precision, efficiency, and sustainability… Continue reading BIM and Robotics Transform Wall-to-Door Conversions

Structural Evolution in Texas’ Urban Sprawl Texas is booming – still! Dallas and Houston are exploding with growth with a massive influx from states like California, and new buildings are continually changing the skyline. This construction boom is creating new demand for a unique service: removing load-bearing walls to create modern, open floor plans.  This… Continue reading Adapting Load-Bearing Wall Services to the Texan Boom – Especially Dallas and Houston

The architectural landscape is continually evolving, and with it, the methods and strategies for modifying structural elements within residential buildings. The removal and modification of load-bearing walls stand at the forefront of this evolution. Traditionally seen as immovable pillars of the built environment, these walls are now being reimagined through advanced techniques and innovative solutions.… Continue reading Beyond the Basics: Advanced Load-Bearing Wall Solutions

Renovations to homes, including updated kitchens and bathrooms, have grown in popularity lately. Renos are done for a variety of reasons. 57% of homeowners reported gains in appraised value after completing their renovations, despite 93% reporting a greater quality of life. One such well-liked house improvement is the elimination of load-bearing walls. Naturally, for this… Continue reading How to Select Different Types of Support Beams for Load Bearings

Are you about to tackle some home renovations? If so, you may be wondering how big of an opening you can make in a load-bearing wall, or you may be thinking about load-bearing wall removal. This can be done to make more room in your living area, combine two rooms, or provide more natural light.… Continue reading How Big of an Opening Can You Make in a Load-Bearing Wall?

There’s a reason why it’s called a foundation – it holds up everything in a structure that’s important to you. A strong and stable foundation can ensure the safety and durability of your building, as well as the comfort and value of your property. But like all important things, there’s a scenario where there can… Continue reading Why Is My Foundation Cracking?