How to Knock Down a Wall
Consult with your builder or blueprints regarding the structure., Turn off the electricity., Remove trim from the area., Outline the area.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Consult with your builder or blueprints regarding the structure.
Determine if the area you want to knock down is a structural component of the house.
Removing a wall that is pivotal to keeping your house upright would affect the integrity of the building and could result in a collapse of the house. -
Step 2: Turn off the electricity.
Turning of your electricity will eliminate getting electrocuted while in the process of knocking down your wall. , With a crowbar, pry any trim from around the ceiling or floor. , If you're tearing down a section of the wall, outline the area with a pen or pencil to serve as a reference.
This will help you avoid tearing down a part of the wall you meant to keep. -
Step 3: Remove trim from the area.
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Step 4: Outline the area.
Detailed Guide
Determine if the area you want to knock down is a structural component of the house.
Removing a wall that is pivotal to keeping your house upright would affect the integrity of the building and could result in a collapse of the house.
Turning of your electricity will eliminate getting electrocuted while in the process of knocking down your wall. , With a crowbar, pry any trim from around the ceiling or floor. , If you're tearing down a section of the wall, outline the area with a pen or pencil to serve as a reference.
This will help you avoid tearing down a part of the wall you meant to keep.
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