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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1. Bang holes in the wall and check for obstructions. Remove any trim, slit the tape joint along the ceiling and adjoining walls, then remove the drywall from both sides of the wall.
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