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Load Bearing ??

tbo123
10 years ago

Hi. doing a little remodel. Want to recess a fridge into a wall 3" but am a little concerned whether or not the wall is load bearing. I don't think so mainly because the top plate of the wall doesn't come in contact with the joists. There is a gap of around 1/2"-3/4" between the top of the wall and the joists. Only nails connect it all.

Wouldn't a load bearing wall be in contact with the joists?
pics attached below.
Thanks
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Is the wall on the right load bearing?

another view

full wall (on left)

where I am at. (wall is on left).

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