Structural Assessment

May 25, 2006
The Structural Engineer, recommended by our friend (and Architect) Danny Bartman came by for a consultation re: the load-baring walls. Turns out that the East-West wall (running parallel to the stairs) has become a significant structure holding up the second floor. In order to take down this wall, the engineer suggested we put a beam on the ceiling of the main floor held up by two posts anchored from the basement. So we will be left with two pillars on the main floor,
but the rest of the area will be open concept.