Is this a load bearing wall?

[Shytalkz]

I forgot what the dims are but it looks about 6m from wall to wall, so dead load will be around 2.3kN, live 6.9kN; and you're unlikely to ever get anything like the live loading on the floor upstairs, so most of the time your padstones will be taking around 1/4 to 1/2 tonne.

The beam does take the floor load. Although the joists probably wouldn't collapse with no beam there, they would deflect noticeably. So yes from that pov they are stopping it deflecting, but the beam does take floor load.

 

[Last Triumph]

Today I was able to complete the boxing in of the RSJ and plaster boarding of the old wall slot.

However, I wanted to ask advice on what to do about this.....

As you can see, where the wall was lies a layer of damp proof course above rough hard ground.

Either side, you can see the rubbery type floor screed they used.
Do I cut the damp proof course off at the wall or leave it there, and what to I fill the void with to bring it level with the floor in the adjoining rooms?

 

[Last Triumph]

Anyone on the flooring screed stuff?

 

[rupees_al]

can i just say great thread... room looks great and all the info about beams and the like was very good reading...
i'm thinking of extending our lounge forwards in line with the front of the porch and next door so will need a beam to span (pos full width) so this has been a great read and reference...