[len84pa]

I recently purchased a Gardinia built in 2013. I'm looking for comments / contractors to remove the 2 columns in the living room area.

[Stu from NYC]

If you live in Sumter County might want to contact Building commission to discuss before you get any further.

No fun when building falls on you.

[NotFromAroundHere]

Originally Posted by len84pa

I recently purchased a Gardinia built in 2013. I'm looking for comments / contractors to remove the 2 columns in the living room area.

100% not structural. We like the more open look with ours removed. I'm not a big fan of how the ceiling looks after blending in the texture. However, everyone tells me it looks fine. So I guess it kind of depends on how finicky you are.

[chet2020]

Does anyone know off the top of their head if those beams are load bearing?

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by chet2020

Does anyone know off the top of their head if those beams are load bearing?

Absolutely not.

[bgamble3]

Originally Posted by len84pa

I recently purchased a Gardinia built in 2013. I'm looking for comments / contractors to remove the 2 columns in the living room area.

I used Patriot Builders to remove a wall that blocked the view to the kitchen from the living area. They of course checked to insure it was not supporting the roof at any point prior to removal. They also removed the popcorn and replacled the tiles and wood flooring that was under the wall. You would never think that a wall had been there. Great job.

[retiredguy123]

Architects like to add fake columns in a house to "define the space". So, if you remove them, you will need to define your own space.

[villagetinker]

I have personally removed these in a Gardenia, the columns are fiberglass and decorative, NOT load bearing. Took me a while as I was working by myself. There is 5/8 OSB under the 5/8 drywall, fairly heavy. You will find two 2 by 6 boards running across the rafters, and LOTS of blown in insulation directly above these. Send me a PM if you would like the details.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

Absolutely not.

So, which is it?

No one knows or they are not load bearing?

[CanTho]

Originally Posted by len84pa

I recently purchased a Gardinia built in 2013. I'm looking for comments / contractors to remove the 2 columns in the living room area.

" Victor Mature " = Sampson he would do it for nothing.

[HIgolfers]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

So, which is it?

No one knows or they are not load bearing?

The columns are not load-bearing.

[tophcfa]

A good swazall will do the trick.

[papillon]

Wickham Construction LLC. Lic. # CRC1331546 352-978-3556
1wickhamconstruction@gmail.com
He removed my columns. Very professional.

[ellenwelsh]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

If you live in Sumter County might want to contact Building commission to discuss before you get any further.

No fun when building falls on you.

When I had my house built I had the column that stands in the middle of the room moved into the corner and the archway placed on the wall to frame the dining room break front. The columns are NOT loadbearing. The way I did creates architectural interest but does not intrude in the room.
I’d put in a picture but don’t know how to do that. PM me with your email or cell # and I will send you a picture.

[wamley]

How do you know it's 100% none structural?