Hello,
I finally got around to major destruction on my house renovation project.
This stud wall looked to have been built over a pre existing framework consisting of 2 uprights with the cross-ties morticed into them. The work otherwise was rather cowboyish but wondering if they'd done this for convenience or kept this structure to support the roof above.
This part of the house is an outrigger (think that's the right name), originally rear extension for kitchen downstairs and a small bathroom / bed. upstairs.
I can't get access without knocking through into the loft space to look at the framing for this roof and wondered if anyone could shed light on the possibility removing this frame could cause problems.
I took other photos but might just be unnecessary so could provide if any details would be needed.
Suppose I could punch through the ceiling and have a gander in the loft space, considering whether a hatch would be useful in such a small area maybe for running cables later?
Any help appreciated and apologies if this isn't well written, tired but hoped to get posted before I collapse in hope I can get insight and get it ripped out tomorrow if advisable
Thanks for any replies
Rob H
Added more images to the album incase they're of use.
edit: added details to plan
I finally got around to major destruction on my house renovation project.
This stud wall looked to have been built over a pre existing framework consisting of 2 uprights with the cross-ties morticed into them. The work otherwise was rather cowboyish but wondering if they'd done this for convenience or kept this structure to support the roof above.
Old studd wall.
The wall currently seperating bathrom and the small back bedroom.<br><br>Well what's left of it.
This part of the house is an outrigger (think that's the right name), originally rear extension for kitchen downstairs and a small bathroom / bed. upstairs.
I can't get access without knocking through into the loft space to look at the framing for this roof and wondered if anyone could shed light on the possibility removing this frame could cause problems.
I took other photos but might just be unnecessary so could provide if any details would be needed.
Suppose I could punch through the ceiling and have a gander in the loft space, considering whether a hatch would be useful in such a small area maybe for running cables later?
Any help appreciated and apologies if this isn't well written, tired but hoped to get posted before I collapse in hope I can get insight and get it ripped out tomorrow if advisable
Thanks for any replies
Rob H
Added more images to the album incase they're of use.
edit: added details to plan