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If the concrete roof is on a brick load bearing wall you cannot open up the wall unless you have a concrete-steel beam below it . If you want a small door or window as opening you can open up the wall (not completely) but lay a beam under the wall for strength .

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Q: How do you determine if my wall is load bearing for my condo with a concrete flat roof I live in an older two story condo which I live on the second floor and I want to open up a wall?
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