Lintel - Safe to remove?

[lj329]

Hi All

I have taken down an internal doorway and frame. I checked first to make sure it wasn't loadbearing - both ceilings are down either side, so it was easy to see the beams.

On top of the structure was a couple of blocks that easily came off, then I hit a large concrete lintel that, IMHO, seems to be far too large for purpose.

As you can see, I have taken the rest of the frame down but have paused at the lintel - could it be offering some cross bracing support? Or is it safe to remove?

Thanks

Lee

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• lj329
• 12 Jul 2010
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• lj329
• 12 Jul 2010
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[SteNova]

how far does it go under the stairs? and how far the other way?

 

[lj329]

it doesn't go under the stairs, just stops about an inch from the woodwork. The other end is buried in the hall/frontroom wall, which is 4" wide

Thanks

 

[noseall]

The lintel is doing nowt since you removed the wall below.

You would lose very little lateral restraint as there are a load of joists doing just that above!