ᐅ Which type of masonry units are suitable for a load-bearing interior wall?
Created on: 19 Jan 2024 09:07
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Motero1
Hello everyone,
We are moving a short wall that doesn’t necessarily have to be load-bearing, but since we are not exactly sure how the ceiling is constructed, it should not be completely removed.
Additionally, kitchen cabinets will be mounted on this wall. Soundproofing is not required. The thickness will be 10 or 12.5 cm (4 or 5 inches).
Which type of masonry would you recommend?
I think aerated concrete might be too weak. I was thinking of calcium silicate bricks, but honestly, I don’t have much experience with this.
Note: It might be necessary to install an empty conduit inside the wall.
Thanks for all the advice.
Motero1
We are moving a short wall that doesn’t necessarily have to be load-bearing, but since we are not exactly sure how the ceiling is constructed, it should not be completely removed.
Additionally, kitchen cabinets will be mounted on this wall. Soundproofing is not required. The thickness will be 10 or 12.5 cm (4 or 5 inches).
Which type of masonry would you recommend?
I think aerated concrete might be too weak. I was thinking of calcium silicate bricks, but honestly, I don’t have much experience with this.
Note: It might be necessary to install an empty conduit inside the wall.
Thanks for all the advice.
Motero1
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hanghaus202321 Jan 2024 12:01Motero1 schrieb:
Of course, I have approval from the structural engineer. Still, I don’t know which type of wall block would be best.
I’ll just go with the classic brick and be done with it. Didn’t the engineer tell you the minimum type of block required?
What do you mean by a classic brick?
ateliersiegel21 Jan 2024 12:23Load-bearing walls are usually located where there is another wall or some other weight above.
If the load-bearing element (this wall) is moved, its function is lost, regardless of whether a new wall is built 30cm (12 inches) away. In the worst case, this can act like scissors on the supported ceiling.
I would also recommend contacting the structural engineer and asking for advice on the right type of block or brick to use.
What materials are the other walls made of?
"Anything somehow works," but I usually find that "matching the whole house" makes the most sense. 😎
If the load-bearing element (this wall) is moved, its function is lost, regardless of whether a new wall is built 30cm (12 inches) away. In the worst case, this can act like scissors on the supported ceiling.
I would also recommend contacting the structural engineer and asking for advice on the right type of block or brick to use.
What materials are the other walls made of?
"Anything somehow works," but I usually find that "matching the whole house" makes the most sense. 😎
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