chimney breasts

bobby2183 · 4 Feb 2009

hi, i was after some advice, i want to remove both chimney breasts from my house. I belive i need to get building control in to make sure its done " right"
I am planning to do this myself with some help from a friend who has done this before. Do i need to get a structual engineer involved???

many thanks

badgerchief · 4 Feb 2009

the last chimney stack i removed we wern`t allowed to remove the part protruding through the roof "HEADACHE" as the planning department wouldn`t allow it !
so in the loft space we had to support what was left of the chimney stack with a 4 part fabricated r s j cradle bolted together in sections then to bolted to the walls the building control officer enjoyed this far more than us i`m sure there could have been a simpler solution looking back
GOOD LUCK and take care!

^woody^ · 5 Feb 2009

Unless you use a proven support method for any part remaining, then the BCO is likely to require some structural calculations for the supporting beams or brackets.

If you are removing complete, then you should not need an SE

bobby2183 · 7 Feb 2009

will i have to put a plate and 2 brackets under each breast or do i have to use a full rsj , wall to wall??? thanks

swidders · 8 Feb 2009

bobby2183 said:
hi, i was after some advice, i want to remove both chimney breasts from my house. I belive i need to get building control in to make sure its done " right"
I am planning to do this myself with some help from a friend who has done this before. Do i need to get a structual engineer involved???

many thanks

Yes - calculations regarding steels, padstones (if using) etc need to be submitted.

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