Can't believe its a year since I originally posted on this........kids and work eh 
Kids finally shipped off for the w/e so have commenced project at long last.
I have removed the plaster from the area of the wall where I intend the doorway to go and this has revealed some brick work and a piece of vertical wood directly underneath the newal post which then extends to the floor.
The stringers are outside the wall therefore I assume the brickwork is not supporting the stairs and can therefore be removed?
But what about the wood underneath the newal post, can this be removed??
The stingers appear to be mortice and tenon jointed into the newal post and as mentioned previously the half landing where the stairs turn by 90 degrees is half way across the existing understairs doorway in the kitchen (which is to be stud partionned up.
Some photos are attached which hopefully clarify things. Your replies are appreciated as the wife wants to see some progress upon her return in a few days!! Though hopefully not the stairs fallen down
As always, thanks for your help.
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Kids finally shipped off for the w/e so have commenced project at long last.
I have removed the plaster from the area of the wall where I intend the doorway to go and this has revealed some brick work and a piece of vertical wood directly underneath the newal post which then extends to the floor.
The stringers are outside the wall therefore I assume the brickwork is not supporting the stairs and can therefore be removed?
But what about the wood underneath the newal post, can this be removed??
The stingers appear to be mortice and tenon jointed into the newal post and as mentioned previously the half landing where the stairs turn by 90 degrees is half way across the existing understairs doorway in the kitchen (which is to be stud partionned up.
Some photos are attached which hopefully clarify things. Your replies are appreciated as the wife wants to see some progress upon her return in a few days!!
Though hopefully not the stairs fallen down As always, thanks for your help.
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