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  "name": "Can any interior wall be removed during a remodel?",
  "description": "No. Non-load-bearing walls can be taken down directly, but load-bearing walls require structural assessment, temporary shoring, and installation of load-bearing",
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        "text": "A non-load-bearing wall can be removed safely, but taking down a load-bearing wall requires temporary shoring and structural reinforcement, such as an engineered beam and support posts. Before any demolition starts, a qualified contractor inspects the attic, basement, or crawlspace to identify which direction joists and rafters run relative to the wall. Removing a load-bearing partition without proper support will cause ceiling sag, cracked drywall in adjacent rooms, or serious structural collapse. When planning a layout change, structural verification must happen prior to wall removal.",
        "description": "No. Non-load-bearing walls can be taken down directly, but load-bearing walls require structural assessment, temporary shoring, and installation of load-bearing support beams."
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