Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
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Removing decorative arch/column in Gardenia
Just purchased a Gardenia model home ... anyone have experience removing the decorative arch/column between the kitchen and dining room? It lies between the roof trusses and should be non-load-bearing. TIA
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Yes, I have done this for a neighbor, took several days, send me a PM and I can share the gory details.
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Pennsylvania, for 60+ years, most recently, Allentown, now TV. |
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Go to the building dept and get a copy of your plans
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What did you find out? What was the cost for removal and floor repair?
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I did this for a neighbor, got royally screwed, they got a whole lot of work done for FREE, never again!! I did talk to the original poster about what is involved, and will do the same for anyone else interested in this work. I estimate it took me about 20 to 30 hours working by myself to remove the two posts and the arches as well as the 2 by 6 beams and installing new drywall in the ceiling and the walls. If you are interested, send me a PM with your phone number.
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Interesting, I thought the arch and columns looked good. Please share what you didn’t like and how the removal looks better. Interesting minds want to know.
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Pennsylvania, for 60+ years, most recently, Allentown, now TV. |
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Strictly a matter of personal preference. Our model does not have the arch and column, but I've been in plenty of homes which have them. I prefer not having them, as it gives the room a more open feel.
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As I noted above, the neighbor had the same opinion, and after I removed these it really opens up the room. This is of course all a matter of taste. I have seen several houses with the columns that work well with the arrangement of the furniture.
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Pennsylvania, for 60+ years, most recently, Allentown, now TV. |
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expect column next to the wall was a dummy but was the other structural OR were the trusses engineered to carry the load ? 2x8's or lvl's ?
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These columns are NOT structural, that actual column is fiberglass (no structural capability), these are for looks only.
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Pennsylvania, for 60+ years, most recently, Allentown, now TV. |
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Demolition went well ...
Demo of the arch and column took about 8 hours ... looking into tile and drywall guys to finish the project.
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I like the arches. It gives the illusion of separation between the living room and dining room.
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As an architect would say, "it defines the space". As an engineer, I would say, "tear it down".
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