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doughnut27 · 3 Feb 2006

just about to knock out livingroom to hall wall. i know it is not a supporting wall because it only carries the joists for bedroom above but am not sure on what to support it with. does it have to be a steel rsj or could i get away with a timber say 8" x4"? any ideas out there will be appreciated cheers

peca27 · 4 Feb 2006

always go for steel rsj, with over a 150mm end bearing.... & double staggered plasterboard to give u a min. 30 minutes fire protection

doughnut27 · 4 Feb 2006

cheers mate i will go steel and double up plaster board

Softus · 5 Feb 2006

doughnut27 said:
just about to knock out livingroom to hall wall. i know it is not a supporting wall because it only carries the joists for bedroom above...

What? It carries weight, but you don't regard is as being a supporting wall? In which case why are you contemplating an RSJ?

Why are you not consulting a builder, and/or the LABC?

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