ᐅ Is it possible to verify the structural calculations without the building plans?
Created on: 6 Jan 2008 17:38
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Unregistriert6 Jan 2008 17:38Hello everyone,
I’m new here and hopefully in the right thread.
To give you a brief overview: we have a house with a relatively small kitchen and a very large living room.
My wife wants to remove the wall between the living room and the kitchen to create an open kitchen and thus a large combined space.
We are planning the same in the bathroom. We want to combine the separate toilet with the bathroom to make a larger bathroom.
So, we would need to remove two walls. However, we don’t have any floor plans, building plans, etc., and naturally, we don’t know if these walls are load-bearing, which is crucial for the layout.
Is there any way for us to check ourselves whether these walls are load-bearing or not? That would be the most cost-effective option. If not, who should we contact? Can only a structural engineer or an architect do this? Are there fixed prices for this, or what kind of costs should we expect?
Thank you very much.
I’m new here and hopefully in the right thread.
To give you a brief overview: we have a house with a relatively small kitchen and a very large living room.
My wife wants to remove the wall between the living room and the kitchen to create an open kitchen and thus a large combined space.
We are planning the same in the bathroom. We want to combine the separate toilet with the bathroom to make a larger bathroom.
So, we would need to remove two walls. However, we don’t have any floor plans, building plans, etc., and naturally, we don’t know if these walls are load-bearing, which is crucial for the layout.
Is there any way for us to check ourselves whether these walls are load-bearing or not? That would be the most cost-effective option. If not, who should we contact? Can only a structural engineer or an architect do this? Are there fixed prices for this, or what kind of costs should we expect?
Thank you very much.
Hi,
What is the thickness of the walls? And how do they sound when tapped? As far as I know, load-bearing walls are usually built with a structural wall thickness of about 18cm (7 inches) or more. Walls with less thickness—meaning thinner walls, such as single brick walls or even drywall partitions—are typically constructed after the concrete floor slab is poured. These are non-load-bearing walls and serve solely as room dividers. These, especially drywall, tend to sound hollow when tapped.
However, if the walls are meant to house plumbing or electrical conduits, you would need to take that into account separately...
Best regards
P.S. If you have pictures, it’s best to upload them here so that professionals can get a clear impression. This will save you from having to answer many questions later.
What is the thickness of the walls? And how do they sound when tapped? As far as I know, load-bearing walls are usually built with a structural wall thickness of about 18cm (7 inches) or more. Walls with less thickness—meaning thinner walls, such as single brick walls or even drywall partitions—are typically constructed after the concrete floor slab is poured. These are non-load-bearing walls and serve solely as room dividers. These, especially drywall, tend to sound hollow when tapped.
However, if the walls are meant to house plumbing or electrical conduits, you would need to take that into account separately...
Best regards
P.S. If you have pictures, it’s best to upload them here so that professionals can get a clear impression. This will save you from having to answer many questions later.
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