Recent content by xtremelangy

Thank you. Have also realised the double joist i need to cut is partially supported on a load bearing wall about 1m away, so I'll double up joists to trim.

Looking for for guidance... I'm removing a load bearing wall and need to install a 203x203x46 column where a joist falls. There is a connection detail to the beam, so difficult to move it. Can I trim the central joist to remove the blue section? The joist that I need to the trim is a bolted...

Larger hole has been made and info sent to SE....

Hopefully the drawing is showing now. Original drawing shows a 150mm thick RC floor, not block and beam. Acknowledge that a B&B floor is also suspended, but definitely not as per drawings. Thanks for advice on the hole in the floor. Figured, it probably wouldn't be that much of an issue.

First post, so please go easy. We are looking at removing a ground floor load bearing wall approx. 3.5m long and have got a design from a structural engineer based on original drawings of the house. Had a builder lined up for this week but ended up putting them back due to the inaccuracy of the...