Removing a wall parallel to joists

[pilsbury]

Project - 1930's brick built 2 storey house.

So I have got my small brain around using a RSJ to support the load of the upstairs floor joists when removing a load bearing wall that has the floor joists sitting perpendicular across the top of it.... But for the house I am about to purchase, I have realised the brick wall I wish to remove runs parallel with the floor joists..... Would this be supporting? What would it be supporting as there is no wall directly above it? What would I likely need to put in the wall's place?

Sure I will consult someone who is knowledgeable in this area at the time of moving in, but while I mull it over in my mind, I find it hard to see what it could be supporting. Thoughts appreciated.

 

[^woody^]

If there is nothing above it or on it, then it's not a supporting wall, and no alternative support needs to be installed of the wall is removed.

 

[pilsbury]

Yes - that seems logical - I suppose that is done by some exploration - lifting floor boards and bodging holes...

 

[Newboy]

Well a dividing wall in my house has the first floor joists running parallel to it but in the roofspace there's a nice big strut resting on it and the strut supports a large purlin.

 

[^woody^]

Well a dividing wall in my house has the first floor joists running parallel to it but in the roofspace there's a nice big strut resting on it and the strut supports a large purlin.

What's between the wall on the ground floor, and the strut in the roof? Or does this strut drop down through the bedroom?

 

[Newboy]

Apologies - didn't read the OP properly