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Default Supporting wall, how can i tell ?

There's this wall in my cottage that is covered in plasterboard but the wall itself is made of 2x2 timber posts. Could this be a supporting wall ?
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There's this wall in my cottage that is covered in plasterboard but the
wall itself is made of 2x2 timber posts. Could this be a supporting
wall ?


Could be. If it is running perpendicular to the joists above it, yes, it if
is running parallel, maybe. I can't see it from here. Get someone that can
actually see it to make an decision. Someone that knows construction.


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There's this wall in my cottage that is covered in plasterboard but the
wall itself is made of 2x2 timber posts. Could this be a supporting
wall ?


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2x2's are usually not used for support. 2x4 on 16" centers is the smallest
used around here. If they are spaced 24 inch apart then they are not.


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2x2's are usually not used for support. 2x4 on 16" centers is the smallest
used around here. If they are spaced 24 inch apart then they are not.



Keyword: Usually

In a cottage in some areas, anything goes in construction. No permits, no
zoning. ??????


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From: JoH

There's this wall in my cottage that is covered in plasterboard but the
wall itself is made of 2x2 timber posts. Could this be a supporting
wall ?

floor joists and ceiling beams always rest on supporting walls.follow those and
you will know.

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