Removing multiple internal walls

[Rod2808]

Hi,

I wanted to ask about removing multiple walls in a Victorian terrace.
Is it similar to removing one wall multiple times or is it very likely that the point where multiple rsjs would rest would need significantly modifying to take the weight?
We'd really like to take out the green and blue walls and possibly the red too.
The back garden is steeply sloped so can't have a side return or there would be no way to exit from the back. Any advice much appreciated. Thanks.

 

[HERTS P&D]

Go ahead, what could go wrong.

Andy

 

[Rod2808]

Perfect, I'll get the sledge hammer out tonight.
Obviously I'd get a structural engineer to tell me. I was just hoping someone who'd done something similar could chip in with if it was possible and how much of a nightmare it turned into.

 

[Harry Bloomfield]

Is it similar to removing one wall multiple times or is it very likely that the point where multiple rsjs would rest would need significantly modifying to take the weight?

You need to add a similar drawing of the floor(s) above that, and likely the roof layout too.

 

[Rod2808]

Thanks, I'll get them up. It's three stories, floor above identical except front room all the way across, 2nd floor the front room is divided into two bedrooms.

 

[accelerator]

I'd rather keep it as it is. Why are you so desperate to go open plan?

 

[Rod2808]

I'd rather keep it as it is. Why are you so desperate to go open plan?

I prefer it. Had similar in a previous house, liked to be able to see the kids. This house has nice gardens front and back so nice to be able to see both. There's another living room upstairs so still can be sepeoif wanted. The room at the back is a bit small with a kitchen in at the moment.

 

[johnny2007]

Try, worse case scenario you'd get a vertical open plan too...

 

[Murdochcat]

I prefer it. Had similar in a previous house, liked to be able to see the kids. This house has nice gardens front and back so nice to be able to see both. There's another living room upstairs so still can be sepeoif wanted. The room at the back is a bit small with a kitchen in at the moment.

Then the ONLY person to consult isn’t faceless people on the internet it’s a local SE

 

[accelerator]

Is it similar to removing one wall multiple times or is it very likely that the point where multiple rsjs would rest would need significantly modifying to take the weight?

I'm not a structural engineer, and you'll need one, but if you would end up with multiple rsjs transfering load through the same spot, then it's quite likely that spot would need additional reinforcement to be up to the job.

What I can tell you is that it sounds expensive!

If you want a cheaper solution to be able to see more, then you could use cameras connected to big screens ... that would be a lot cheaper for the same effect.

 

[noseall]

Hi,

I wanted to ask about removing multiple walls in a Victorian terrace.
Is it similar to removing one wall multiple times or is it very likely that the point where multiple rsjs would rest would need significantly modifying to take the weight?
We'd really like to take out the green and blue walls and possibly the red too.
The back garden is steeply sloped so can't have a side return or there would be no way to exit from the back. Any advice much appreciated. Thanks.

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Hefty, heavy gauge (green) steel beam beam in first. Red and blue added after and bolted to it. May need some on-site fabrication i.e. drilling and/or welding.
We've done a few 'steel rich' jobs. I find producing drawings for the steel people the toughest bit.

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[cdbe]

Perfectly possible, might need some posts or masonry piers. With 3 storeys you need to consider your fire escape route - I don't think you can just "open plan" the staircase.

 

[Rod2808]

Perfectly possible, might need some posts or masonry piers. With 3 storeys you need to consider your fire escape route - I don't think you can just "open plan" the staircase.

Hi, that's really helpful. I hadn't thought about the fire safety of an open plan staircase.
You can exit from the first floor to the garden so possible it would t matter but I'll look into it.

 

[Rod2808]

Hefty, heavy gauge (green) steel beam beam in first. Red and blue added after and bolted to it. May need some on-site fabrication i.e. drilling and/or welding.
We've done a few 'steel rich' jobs. I find producing drawings for the steel people the toughest bit.

shazbeam1.jpg

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• 31 Mar 2025

crank1.jpg

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• 22 Dec 2022

7n.jpg

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• 3 Sep 2024

bigbeam7.jpg

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• 11 Oct 2024

beam5.jpg

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Hi, this is great. Thanks!