NorwegianMan
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I bought my house with an addition off the back corner of the ranch house, so now an L shaped house. I am looking for some guidance on moving a wall that was used to section off part of that room for a small bedroom/utility room, too small for a bedroom. I would like to move the wall over 2 to 3 feet to make two bedrooms.
How do I add the wall between the ceiling joists?
Do I need to add supports between the ceiling joists? 2x4, 2x6 between two joists? How do I know if its a load bearing wall?
Do I remove the ceiling drywall to expose the joists?
I will be installing on a cement slab, most likely will join using masonry fasteners I suppose?
I don't have much experience with this, but want to DIY this as much as possible.
I also have a woodstove in the corner of the room that will need to be removed prior to converting to a bedroom. Not sure where to relocate too, living room would get too hot.
Who to hire for onsite developer/contractor/architect planning?
Hmmmmm. Need advice.
How do I add the wall between the ceiling joists?
Do I need to add supports between the ceiling joists? 2x4, 2x6 between two joists? How do I know if its a load bearing wall?
Do I remove the ceiling drywall to expose the joists?
I will be installing on a cement slab, most likely will join using masonry fasteners I suppose?
I don't have much experience with this, but want to DIY this as much as possible.
I also have a woodstove in the corner of the room that will need to be removed prior to converting to a bedroom. Not sure where to relocate too, living room would get too hot.
Who to hire for onsite developer/contractor/architect planning?
Hmmmmm. Need advice.