You'll want to know how to tell if a wall is load-bearing before you remove or alter it to merge rooms, add space, or rethink your home's layout. Several clues can help you determine this, even ...

Load-Bearing Capacity (Bearing Pressure) Beyond total weight ratings, the load-bearing capacity (bearing pressure) describes the supported load per unit area (e.g., kg/m²). It accounts for pallet size ...