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Bearing Wall & Sheer Wall Support
We're removing a few walls on a project of ours. Two non-bearing and one bearing. Is it recommended to add shear walls for lateral purpose? See floorplan below. The bearing wall we are removing is the wall between the Study Room and the Dining Room (Bedrooms not affected).
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Aaron McGinnis
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- Atlanta, GA
Your best bet is to consult a structural engineer.
In Georgia, we'd just header the wall off. In Cali, I'm sure you have more seismic activity concerns and may require additional bracing.