removal of a brick wall, with stud wall above

[gussie125]

Hi I want to remove a 4" internal brick wall, above is a stud wall built on tongue and groove floor boards spanning the joists, the floor joists run parallel with the brick wall, to support the stud wall do I need to put in a steel rsj or will a good sized timber joist be sufficient

 

[Alastairreid]

Is the stud wall supporting anything at ceiling level?

 

[wrightwoodwork]

Before removing the brick wall double check that the stud wall does sit on the flooring by removing a piece of skirting. If you can see the ends of the floor boards the floor doesn't go through. Removing the the brick wall will require a bit more care as you do not want the timber stud to become like an envelope through a letter box. If it is just remove enough block to get a full depth nogging in and fix up tight the floor then pack the gap in between the flooring. Arrange the full depth noggings to be no more 600mm center. Then once done fit joist hangers. If the floor does definitely go under the stud , then the floor will be able to temporarily take the weight of the stud. A double timber under the stud or full depth as described above will be fine. I am presuming the stud doesn't support anything like the roof

 

[gussie125]

Is the stud wall supporting anything at ceiling level?

thanks for answering my post the house was built in 1955 and the roof is supported by timber purlings, the stud wall supports the bedroom ceiling joists

 

[Static]

Is the stud wall supporting anything at ceiling level?

thanks for answering my post the house was built in 1955 and the roof is supported by timber purlings, the stud wall supports the bedroom ceiling joists

If the stud wall carries load there is a very strong chance the load transfers down the brick wall below.. therefore you should look to put in something to carry this load, ie steel beam.. may be best to get a professional out to look at it..