First post on here so thanks in advance for any responses.
I am planning on knocking the lounge through to the dining room in our 1930s semi detached. The wall to be removed is a single 100mm brick thick and runs all the way up to the first floor ceiling / loft floor. This wall does not support the first floor joists.
Having selected the catnic lintel that I am using, I am almost ready to go, however, I do not want a pier on the external wall as I would like the wall to be all one level along the rooms entire length (we have external chimney breasts).
My planis to have the catnic lintel sitting on a 150mm pier on one side of the room and cut a hole in the side of the house to take the other end of the catnic lintel. The external wall thickness is approximately 200mm thick so it easily provides the minimum 150m bearing.
I also propose to install the lintel above ceiling level so the ceiling is one level throughout.
Do my plans sound feasible or is there any problems with the flat wall idea as described above.
Note: Padstones will be constructed with solid engineering bricks.
Thanks for your help, I look forward to reading your comments.
Andrew
I am planning on knocking the lounge through to the dining room in our 1930s semi detached. The wall to be removed is a single 100mm brick thick and runs all the way up to the first floor ceiling / loft floor. This wall does not support the first floor joists.
Having selected the catnic lintel that I am using, I am almost ready to go, however, I do not want a pier on the external wall as I would like the wall to be all one level along the rooms entire length (we have external chimney breasts).
My planis to have the catnic lintel sitting on a 150mm pier on one side of the room and cut a hole in the side of the house to take the other end of the catnic lintel. The external wall thickness is approximately 200mm thick so it easily provides the minimum 150m bearing.
I also propose to install the lintel above ceiling level so the ceiling is one level throughout.
Do my plans sound feasible or is there any problems with the flat wall idea as described above.
Note: Padstones will be constructed with solid engineering bricks.
Thanks for your help, I look forward to reading your comments.
Andrew