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Mattbrum
Would someone be able to give some general advice on a project I am considering starting....
I have a traditional council 3 bed semi and the previous owner knocked down the lounge/hallway dividing wall to make it open plan. However when they installed the RSJ (76x76x2100mm) that didnt span the full length, instead installing a steel pole to support it (leaving 1300mm to the front wall). The last three joists toward the front of the house are therefore unsupported across the full span of the house. This was done as the RSJ would run into the concrete lintel that supports the wall above the front door.
To remedy this I intend to lower the concrete lintel above the door (possible as the door has a large head above it). Remove the existing RSJ and replace to span the full length and sit on top of the lowered concrete lintel.
Now... long winded I know, but can anyone see any problems with that before I get all gungho and get BC and SE in??
Thanks,
Matt
I have a traditional council 3 bed semi and the previous owner knocked down the lounge/hallway dividing wall to make it open plan. However when they installed the RSJ (76x76x2100mm) that didnt span the full length, instead installing a steel pole to support it (leaving 1300mm to the front wall). The last three joists toward the front of the house are therefore unsupported across the full span of the house. This was done as the RSJ would run into the concrete lintel that supports the wall above the front door.
To remedy this I intend to lower the concrete lintel above the door (possible as the door has a large head above it). Remove the existing RSJ and replace to span the full length and sit on top of the lowered concrete lintel.
Now... long winded I know, but can anyone see any problems with that before I get all gungho and get BC and SE in??
Thanks,
Matt