Rsj or gallows

[mishmash85]

Hi, can anyone offer advice?

I've had my chimney stack removed to below roof level.
The breasts still remain in the loft and 4 rooms below ground and first floor.

The loft breast has corbelled brickwork supporting the ridge beam.

I wish to remove the breast from the back of the house and support the corbelled brickwork in the loft.

I'm not sure if I should be asking the structural engineer to quote me for gallows brackets or an rsj.

I don't want to have unnecessary work and additional costs if they're not needed.

(It's not a shared chimney either if anyone is wondering)

 

[Dereekoo]

My advice is show a picture

 

[blup]

Hi, can anyone offer advice?

I've had my chimney stack removed to below roof level.
The breasts still remain in the loft and 4 rooms below ground and first floor.

The loft breast has corbelled brickwork supporting the ridge beam.

I wish to remove the breast from the back of the house and support the corbelled brickwork in the loft.

I'm not sure if I should be asking the structural engineer to quote me for gallows brackets or an rsj.

I don't want to have unnecessary work and additional costs if they're not needed.

(It's not a shared chimney either if anyone is wondering)

You will need something designed by an SE and approved by BC. Probably made to measure joist

 

[bsr]

I'd be sending the SE a picture and asking him to tell you what's needed.