Walls and Ceilings - Placement of studs for corner post

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Snaffoo
10-07-09, 04:53 PM
It's a little difficult to explain, but I am looking to open up our living room walls on two sides to create an entry way in one wall and a open window in the other. Here is a picture that will hopefully help explain what I am looking to do (Openned wall.bmp - File Shared from Box.net - Free Online File Storage (http://www.box.net/shared/k18k04cydx)).

My neighboor who is a structural engineer said it won't be a problem to do this as long as I use the right beams/supports. Therefore I was wondering how to correctly position the studs for the post where the two walls meet. I am hoping to minimize the size of the posts so that is opens it up more.

I have done a rough diagram on how I think it should be done, but I am hopnig someone can check it (Stud location.bmp - File Shared from Box.net - Free Online File Storage (http://www.box.net/shared/0vps36j00j) ). Unfortunately my neighbour is now gone for 6 months travelling and I am hoping to do this project soon.

Pulpo
10-10-09, 10:30 AM
Are either of those walls bearing walls? They don't look like it from the picture.
Snaffoo
10-13-09, 12:13 PM
Both are actually load bearing according to my neighbour.

Pulpo
10-13-09, 03:11 PM
If that's the case I would build temporary walls/supports while you're doing the work. The size of the supports & beams are better left to an engineer.