On Wed, 2 Nov 2005 16:45:52 +0000, David Blannin
wrote:


can anyone let me know how to deduce if a wall(s) is or are supporting
walls.

The house was built in late 1800's and are of very thick stone, the
walls concerned look as if they are just built up from floor and are in
the middle of the house, kitchen area. Everything is of the old type
black morter, lathe and plaster. I want to make our kitchen bigger and
want to take down two small dividing walls. If anyone has any ideas,
please e-mail me and i'll do my best to draw a plan of the house to
help along any advice.

many thanks

david



Find the top, see whats resting on it - this may me doing some damage
to really see.

Also you may find its butressing some other wall, so look for any
leans on these.

The other clue is the thickness, in my old stone hose, thick walls are
holding something up, thin ones are lathe and plaster, and hold
nothing but themselves.

Rick