A load bearing wall is a structural wall that may carry the weight of the roof, the weight of upper floors, and even the weight of a room’s ceiling. Just as the name implies, one carries weight above it and the other does not. What is a load bearing wall?Ī home has two basic types of walls, load bearing and non-load bearing. Removal of load bearing walls without properly supporting the load they’re carrying may occasionally result in a structural collapse and even injury. Even removing just a portion of a load bearing wall to create a wider door or window opening can be a problem if not done correctly. Recognizing the warning signs of this is important. Removing a load bearing wall may create structural problems in a home, including sagging ceilings, unleveled floors, drywall cracks, and sticking doors.