How to detect the load-bearing wall?

Want to know how to detect the load-bearing wall? Don't worry, here are some simple ways to help you solve this problem.

Find the load-bearing structure diagram

Ask the seller or the property for the load-bearing structure diagram. General property will archive the load-bearing structure drawings of all units in this community, so that you can see the load-bearing structure of the house at a glance.

Distinguish by ear

Use your ears to tell. Tap on the wall, if it is loud, it is probably a non-bearing wall; And if the sound is stuffy and thick, it is probably a load-bearing wall structure.

Use metal detection instruments

Use professional metal detection instruments. Because the load-bearing wall is mostly reinforced concrete structure, it is easy to detect the existence of metal by using metal detection instruments, so as to judge whether it is a load-bearing wall.

Matters needing attention

It should be noted that although the non-bearing wall can be removed, the non-bearing wall isolated from the outside world is also inoperable. So be sure to understand the structure of the house before operation!