RSJ support. Cracking.

[tony1851]

You've been advised incorrectly by the inspector - not that he should be advising at all; his job is to inspect what's been specified.

There seems to be a reasonable width of wall between the door and French window, so the new beam could easily sit on the 100mm inner skin. There would be a spreader-type padstone, the length of which would be calculated depending on the type of blockwork.

Windposts are only required if lateral stability is an issue, and 9 times out of 10 it isn't. In your case, it could probably be proved that the width of wall
is OK and the load from upstairs will provide stability. The floor joists seem to span parallel to the wall, so 3 or 4 straps between the underside of the joists and the wall would not go amiss.

If the beam is supported solely on the steel column, and there is cracking upstairs, then the foundation of the steel post has settled.

 

[John Wardle]

Thank you for reply. I have a builder coming next week to rearrange it all put steel in wall . He walked in an was gobsmacked an said he will sort it. My worry is that wall is on the steel what effect would it have upstairs on the walls. An is it much of a issue fixing the cracking

 

[Mobo_14]

Judging by the pics you've put up just echoing what the others have said I can't see a relevant reason for asking you to dig so deep seems a bit daft when you have a perfectly good internal leaf.

Bet it's cost you a bit in time paying for labour, digging etc aswel.

Will the old steel be of any use or will you have to get one 100mm longer??

 

[John Wardle]

Yes I have 300mm over hang on other side so can shift it in to leaf still have 200 left for other side