thanks for your reply glennjanie. this wall rests on a steel beam suported jack posts in the basment the second flour joists meat at this point. the attic i will have to look at this weekend i do rember that the attic has trusses. this town home is 8 years old. i just assumed that it was load...
I am removing the wall from K to LR it is load bearing app 8ft 6in long. when i remove the wall will i need to suport the joists on each side of this wall. for the beam i am using 2 2x8s and 1 1/2in. plywood nailed as one beam 8ft6in long will this be ok or do i need more. and if i need suport...