Guys, quick, is this a load bearing wall?

[smith_bp101]

To me it looks like it can't be a load bearing wall with an alcove directly above it. I want to put in a pocket door that will slide almost all the way to the black vent pipe. The header is what I'm trying to find out about.

Thanks!

[ransley]

Are you only taking out the middle 2x4, because I see 4x4s surrounding everything for support

[smith_bp101]

I'm going to have to take out the end 4x4. A pocket door will be sliding in there.

[lwhaley22000]

This looks like a load bearing wall to me. When in doubt, assume that it is.

[ransley]

Above the 4x4 over the hall looks like a 6" beam, whats going to keep it up

[Joe]

pkt door to the vent pipe? That won't get across the opening, will it??? Agree with others. Load bearing.

[John Grabowski]

Without more information, judging by the one photo provided I would say that it is a load bearing wall.

[smith_bp101]

I'm assuming it's a load bearing wall. In which I'll have to use a 30" pocket door now, wanted 32 though..

What size header do I use?

Here is my new sketch

If this turns out impossible, I'll put in a swing door, although I'd rather go with pocket.

[smith_bp101]

Green =3D header, yellow is jack stud and red is king studs.

[smith_bp101]

I would put in a king and jack studs next to the vent pipe, same on the other side. Add a header across. I'll have a 30" opening now, I wanted 32".

[BobK207]

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[Mike Paulsen]

What's on the other side of the wall you tore open? You could leave the current framing alone and steal some space from that room for the pocket door.

[Chris Lewis]

This also guarantees that the pocket door frame won't bow inwards.

[He says after installing a pocket door (3.5" framing) that has about a 1/4" inward bow on one side, that I'm trying to figure out how to correct. Perhaps I should have aimed for 5.5" framing...]

[smith_bp101]

Yup, done it before. This time it's too questionable, so I'm going with a swing door. I agree, that it's too much at stake just for a pocket door.

Sorry I couldn't get back earlier. I've reconsidered and will be installing a 32" prehung door.

I appreciate everyones help with this. Even after much observation in the attic, it's was questionable if it was a non-load bearing, which in case I'll assume load bearing to be safe.

Thanks guys!

[smith_bp101]

Agree. It's bathtub on the otherside. I'm installing a swing door. I'll post a pic when finished.

Thanks for the help though!