Removing a Load Bearing Wall
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Depends on size of opening and if the builder is willing to take responsibility on the lintel design (manufacturer wont)
WaveyDave said:
an experienced builder will usually know if a steel section is capable of handling certain loads or spans, but is unlikely to be able to prove it with calculations.
i have built many extensions using r.s.j. type 'u' beams and i am familiar with size requirements for certain spans. but i would always advise the use of a structural engineer in this case. these things tend to rear their ugly head when you come to sell.
so, to prevent any problems in the future, when it comes to selling your property, get a s.e. to do the calc's and get building control round to inspect.
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I am assured by building control that this is not usually necessary unless you removing >3m of load bearing wall.
I had 2.5m wide of load bearing wall removed in 2005 and the Birmingham building contol required SE calculations to prove the size of the UB and insisted on padstones to support the UB at each end.
Cheers
Cheers
The building inspector visits the house on monday, so I will see what he says! Initial post was based on a chat over the phone.
Hopefully no engineer is needed for my 2.4m section... I'm haemorraging cash!
Hopefully no engineer is needed for my 2.4m section... I'm haemorraging cash!
an architect i trust and use regularly tells me any openings above 1.8m require calcs.
Did one last year in Ilford, Essex and openings up to 3m could be confirmed on site between builder and BCO, well in Essex anyway, dont know about any wheres else like....
Softus said:
You can get yours if you're in any trade that I legally have to use!
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