A planned kitchen extension relies on removing my existing rear wall. The RSJ would span 5500mm and support first floor (possibly joists, not checked yet) and gable-end roof wall, so it's going to be a bit chunky!
Is there any way I can make at least one side of the padstones/nib flush with my side wall?
Not sure how wide the wall is. It's a 70s house and I'm guessing 300mm: 100mm block, 100mm cavity, 100mm face brick.
Would I need a steel pillar or can I achieve this with masonry alone?
And before you say it yes I will get a structural engineer involved eventually - this is just for my initial CAD planning phase
How much of the original walls' corners should I plan to leave in place?
Is there any way I can make at least one side of the padstones/nib flush with my side wall?
Not sure how wide the wall is. It's a 70s house and I'm guessing 300mm: 100mm block, 100mm cavity, 100mm face brick.
Would I need a steel pillar or can I achieve this with masonry alone?
And before you say it yes I will get a structural engineer involved eventually - this is just for my initial CAD planning phase
How much of the original walls' corners should I plan to leave in place?