I have a single storey, 3.6 m x 3.6 m outbuidling, with 10 , 4x2 joists running north / south.
I am looking to install two large (identical) sliding french windows in the north and east walls (i.e. - corner orientation, not on opposite walls).
I will put a lintel under the (north) load bearing wall, and am tempted to do the same under the non load bearing (east) wall.
Wondering whether the resulting "column" between the two new french windows, will be ok structure wise (i.e. strong enough). This column will be approx 43 cm x 43 cm on the outer surface (basically 2 x brick widths each side). The wall thinkness is approx 27cm. Will it be strong enough ?
The only foot traffic on the roof will be the occasional wander round for maintenance (and , maybe one day, re-roofing).
Will the "column" be strong enough ?
I am looking to install two large (identical) sliding french windows in the north and east walls (i.e. - corner orientation, not on opposite walls).
I will put a lintel under the (north) load bearing wall, and am tempted to do the same under the non load bearing (east) wall.
Wondering whether the resulting "column" between the two new french windows, will be ok structure wise (i.e. strong enough). This column will be approx 43 cm x 43 cm on the outer surface (basically 2 x brick widths each side). The wall thinkness is approx 27cm. Will it be strong enough ?
The only foot traffic on the roof will be the occasional wander round for maintenance (and , maybe one day, re-roofing).
Will the "column" be strong enough ?