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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LOAD BEARING WALLS AND COLUMN SUPPORTING BUILDINGS?

April 26, 2017bearing buildings column load supporting walls

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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LOAD BEARING WALLS AND COLUMN SUPPORTING BUILDINGS?

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A load-bearing wall bears part of the structural load of the building. A column supporting building would have columns (pillars) arising out of foundations which bears the load of the building. Always ask your structural engineer to check it out for you.