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I saw an ELI5 teh other day about load-bearing capacity and home renovations that got me thinking. It's easy to overlook how important it is, especially when you're just dreaming of knocking down a wall to open up your living space.But if you remove a load-bearing wall without properly supporting the structure above, you're basically asking for trouble. Everything above could collapse.
What I'm curious about is how frequently enough homeowners actually do DIY stuff that messes with load-bearing walls without realizing the consequences? It truly seems like a mistake that's easy to make if you're not an engineer or experienced contractor. have any of you ever encountered a situation where someone unknowingly compromised a load-bearing structure? Or, conversely, paid a premium to reinforce a wall that turned out not to be load-bearing after all? Seems like getting a professional opinion is crucial, but the cost can be a deterrent.