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Building pros explain what a load-bearing wall actually is and why you should ‘never assume’ you can tell a load-bearing wall just by looking at it

If you need to create more space or improve the flow of your home, without resorting to an extension, then altering (or removing) internal walls is worth considering. But you'll need to know what a ...
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This is what a cavity wall actually is, how you identify one, and whether you can alter one during a renovation, according to the experts

If your home ... a cavity wall. But how can you know for sure? The exact process of removing or altering a wall varies based on the type of wall you have and whether it is a load-bearing wall or not.