Support Ceiling joists on bottom flange of UC lintel

[parksy]

Hi All

I am breaking through between the old external wall and the new extension and have the lintel calculations done (203 x 203 x 46 UC). It is a 4.2metre opening and concrete block double skin construction.

Ideally I would support the ceiling joists on the bottom flange of the Lintel as this would enable me to get it higher. Can anyone advise whether this is standard/acceptable practice because of the relatively low weight of the upstairs floor or are you going to advise me to go back to the structural engineer?

Thanks for any help and for all the amazing advice you all give on here!

Chris

 

[Static]

Yes its fine, you may find it easier tho to infill the steel with timber then either face fix to the timber infill blocks or joist hang over the steel.

 

[parksy]

Oh ok - that makes sense.

Thanks a lot for the confirmation and suggestions.

Chris