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len84pa 08-25-2020 07:13 AM

Column Removal
 
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 08-25-2020 08:23 AM

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 08-25-2020 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by len84pa (Post 1822419)
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 08-25-2020 12:03 PM

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

dewilson58 08-25-2020 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by chet2020 (Post 1822648)
Does anyone know off the top of their head if those beams are load bearing?


Absolutely not.

bgamble3 08-25-2020 12:08 PM

Column Removal
 
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Originally Posted by len84pa (Post 1822419)
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 08-25-2020 12:14 PM

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 08-25-2020 01:09 PM

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 08-25-2020 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by dewilson58 (Post 1822649)
Absolutely not.

So, which is it?

No one knows or they are not load bearing?

CanTho 08-25-2020 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by len84pa (Post 1822419)
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 08-25-2020 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 1822704)
So, which is it?

No one knows or they are not load bearing?

The columns are not load-bearing.

tophcfa 08-25-2020 09:56 PM

A good swazall will do the trick.

papillon 08-26-2020 06:59 AM

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

ellenwelsh 08-26-2020 08:24 AM

Column removal
 
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Originally Posted by Stu from NYC (Post 1822493)
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 08-26-2020 08:53 AM

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


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