There
is a lot of fear amongst us. Fear of the
unknown. As soon as one raises real
concern, immediate reactions well "you could have or should have" and
then the well, I was here or there and couldn't have…point the finger back and
defend.
Totally
missing the point: HEAR what is said NOT defend. Not everything is an attack, change is not an
attack nor should it need defending. We
are human, it happens, nevertheless--our Faith is based on not knowing
everything…
If we,
(we being every individual including myself), are so unable to hear when we
listen and are so quick to stand guard, defend, we will remain in the state
this world is in! Tearing down walls,
building bridges is a hopeful vision, however, I hate to be the bearer of bad
news; any fool with tools just can't go around smashing walls:
"Is The Wall Really Load-Bearing?
The first step is to determine whether or not the wall is
truly load-bearing. Some contractors and construction crews wrongfully assume
all of their walls are load-bearing, but this simply isn't true. In a typical
residential floor plan, you can expect the walls running closest to the
interior are load-bearing, and tearing them down without first replacing this
support will result in unsound structural integrity.
So, how do you know for sure if a wall bears some of the
building's weight? Rather than using your best judgment, you should refer to
the architectural blueprints. This will reveal important information about the
structure, including which walls are load-bearing and which ones aren't. Walls
that aren't load-bearing are known as partition
walls, simply because they separate areas of the home or building.
Partition walls are much easier to remove, and you don't have to worry about
jeopardizing the structure’s integrity.
In order to safely remove a load-bearing wall, you'll need
to construct a new support to take over its job. Do some research to locate a
professional architect in your area and give them a call for a quote on
designing a wall replacement. Some architects work in conjunction with
builders, taking care of all the necessary work.
A professional architect will inspect the
structure to determine the best course of action for replacing the load-bearing
wall. Something as simple as a column or two strategically constructed inside
the home or building might be enough to hold the weight. Other times, however,
a full wall might be necessary to replace the load." (courtesy of Cynergy
Ergonomics Blog Post by, Mike http://www.cynergyergonomics.com/blog/safety-precautions-follow-when-removing-load-bearing-wall)
Fear
of not knowing everything...a powerful weapon, more powerful than a finger that
pulls a trigger or hands that swing a sledge hammer without proper understanding…
Just
some #FaithfulFriday thoughts and prayers!
