Walls and Ceilings - replacing a supporting wall with a header?

does anyone know how difficult it is two replace a supporting wall with a header???

Any advice???

You need to: calculate how much load will be on the header,

find the correct size header,

put bearing blocks in the floor framing at the trimmer locations,

carry the bearing points to the foundation,

enlarge the foundation with sized piers and hardware,

add posts to the foundation with post bases and caps,

add hardware connections to the wall/header,

temp. support the joists above while removing wall section,

install the header,

run it by your local Building Department for your family's safety.


Advice: if you don't understand any of this, you should hire it out, as it is too difficult.

Be safe, G

Another thing to consider is if this is an interior or exterior wall. If exterior, you will have to be concerned with your exterior veneer. If it is brick, you stand the chance of offsetting the original settling point and cracking the mortar if not done properly.