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doughnut27

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