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How to Tell if a Wall Is Load Bearing in Your Home??

What Is a Load-Bearing Wall?
Load-bearing, or structural walls, support the ceiling above them and the floor below them. They keep your home intact and are vital to its foundation, unlike regular walls, which often act as room dividers.

How Can I Tell if a Wall Is Load Bearing?

To determine which type of wall you’re working with, look at the structural design of your home. Here are a few terms you need to know to do this:

Joists: Horizontal structures that support the floor and ceiling of your home. You can see floor joists in any unfinished area of your basement and ceiling joists in any unfinished areas of your attic or crawl space.
Beams: Sturdy pieces of wood or metal, which transfer the weight of your home onto the foundation.
Check for columns or posts near the wall. While you may think a column or post at the end of a wall is just for looks, it might help you identify a load-bearing wall.
Check the location of walls above or below the wall in question. If the wall in question is directly above or below a wall on a different level of your home, it’s probably supporting some weight.
Check the foundation. Any walls connecting directly to your foundation are most likely structural walls. This includes any exterior walls or walls that were exterior prior to a home addition. Additionally, any walls that run parallel to the ridge or peak of your roof are probably load bearing.