Hello, I am after some advice on some kitchen alterations I would like to make.
I would like to remove a load bearing wall. The problem is that I would like to not have to build any additional pillars to support an rsj bearing of 150mm on each end, as this would not fit with the planned kitchen design I would like.
My question is, would I get away with 100mm bearing on each end of rsj, span of 3m?
If not, and I need 150mm, could I relocate the supporting rsj to somewhere that I can achieve 150mm? Then join together the overlapping floor joists, which are currently supported by wall which is to be removed, using coach bolts and timber connectors. This would mean that the connections would be unsupported from below. Would several bolts and connectors along the 3 foot overlap stop deflection?
I hope that all makes sense and somebody can provide some sound advice.
Thank you
I would like to remove a load bearing wall. The problem is that I would like to not have to build any additional pillars to support an rsj bearing of 150mm on each end, as this would not fit with the planned kitchen design I would like.
My question is, would I get away with 100mm bearing on each end of rsj, span of 3m?
If not, and I need 150mm, could I relocate the supporting rsj to somewhere that I can achieve 150mm? Then join together the overlapping floor joists, which are currently supported by wall which is to be removed, using coach bolts and timber connectors. This would mean that the connections would be unsupported from below. Would several bolts and connectors along the 3 foot overlap stop deflection?
I hope that all makes sense and somebody can provide some sound advice.
Thank you