ᐅ Assessment of Wall Relocation

Created on: 18 Feb 2014 15:56
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filth
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filth
18 Feb 2014 15:56
Hello,

I want to remove or relocate two walls in our upper floor and replace them with drywall.
The walls marked in green and blue are to be removed.
Both are solid masonry, about 11cm (5 inches) including plaster. In the bathroom, there used to be a chimney along the wall to be removed – this has already been taken out.

There is a crossbeam in the living room (marked in orange), which definitely serves a load-bearing function. It is not affected by my renovation, but I have marked it anyway.

What is your assessment: is this problematic, or can it be done?

Thanks!

Hand-drawn apartment floor plan with living room, bedroom, and sunroom
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filth
18 Feb 2014 15:58
Sorry, wrong attachment, I can’t edit it anymore. Here is the correct one.

Hand-drawn attic floor plan with rooms, hallway, staircase, and conservatory
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wadenkneifer
18 Feb 2014 19:42
Hello,

this question can probably only be answered by a structural engineer and not anyone here in the forum. The blue wall is located right next to the beam. Removing the walls there creates a larger "opening." Therefore, this could have significant consequences...

Best regards

Michael