Step-by-Step Instructions and Pictures: Install A Load-Bearing Beam

by Travis Larson

Replace a load-bearing wall with a microlam beam to create a larger room. Read an overview on how to install a load-bearing beam.

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2. Snap a chalk line about 12 in. out from the wall and cut a slot. Strip 1 ft. of ceiling drywall from one side of the wall. (Use shallow strokes to avoid nicking any electrical cables hidden in the ceiling.)

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