Hi,
First time poster, sorry if wrong area of forum but this was where I found similar posts (i.e.involving load bearing internal walls)
I've just bought a 1950's house and at some point in the 60's the [then] owner removed a load bearing wall between the lounge and dining room to create an open-plan living area. I've lifted a couple of floorboards in one of the rooms above and there is a steel beam in place. The floor joists do hang off the beam and the dividing wall between front and back bedroom is of brick construction - so it seem supports this too.
All seems fine, however, the beam itself does not appear to embed into the chimney breast. Instead it looks to rest on at least 1 brick coming out of the breast perpendicular to to the breast. Also I cant see any sign, when looking at the concrete floor beneath, where the beam sits of any reinforcing having been done.
As I said, the wall was removed over 40 years ago so no building regs to check it against, but then the house hasn't collapsed so might be okay.
Just looking for advice right now as the concrete floor downstairs is rather bumpy and if the beam needs replacing or floor needs digging for foundations/supports to go in I'd rather get that done before I get the flooring looked at and smoothed out.
Your thoughts and comments would be appreciated.
Simon
First time poster, sorry if wrong area of forum but this was where I found similar posts (i.e.involving load bearing internal walls)
I've just bought a 1950's house and at some point in the 60's the [then] owner removed a load bearing wall between the lounge and dining room to create an open-plan living area. I've lifted a couple of floorboards in one of the rooms above and there is a steel beam in place. The floor joists do hang off the beam and the dividing wall between front and back bedroom is of brick construction - so it seem supports this too.
All seems fine, however, the beam itself does not appear to embed into the chimney breast. Instead it looks to rest on at least 1 brick coming out of the breast perpendicular to to the breast. Also I cant see any sign, when looking at the concrete floor beneath, where the beam sits of any reinforcing having been done.
As I said, the wall was removed over 40 years ago so no building regs to check it against, but then the house hasn't collapsed so might be okay.
Just looking for advice right now as the concrete floor downstairs is rather bumpy and if the beam needs replacing or floor needs digging for foundations/supports to go in I'd rather get that done before I get the flooring looked at and smoothed out.
Your thoughts and comments would be appreciated.
Simon
