Hello everyone.
Brief introduction: I just became a member of hausbau-forum.de. Two weeks ago, we bought a small house built in 1926. Now I'm at the stage where I want to remove a wall.
So here is my question: Would it be enough to support the wall with a beam approximately 12x16 cm (5x6 inches) underneath, resting 47 cm (18.5 inches) inside on the wall, and to place a post sized 12x16 cm (5x6 inches) below on the exterior wall?
There is already a ceiling joist of 12x17 cm (5x6.5 inches) on the wall, upon which a thin wall made of tuff stone is located on the upper floor.
The upper part of the wall also includes part of the roof structure. I’m not concerned about this, as the loads are transferred to the exterior wall.
Here is a picture of the current situation:
Additional information will be provided if needed (want to save myself some typing 🙂)
Thanks for your help
Sicky
Brief introduction: I just became a member of hausbau-forum.de. Two weeks ago, we bought a small house built in 1926. Now I'm at the stage where I want to remove a wall.
So here is my question: Would it be enough to support the wall with a beam approximately 12x16 cm (5x6 inches) underneath, resting 47 cm (18.5 inches) inside on the wall, and to place a post sized 12x16 cm (5x6 inches) below on the exterior wall?
There is already a ceiling joist of 12x17 cm (5x6.5 inches) on the wall, upon which a thin wall made of tuff stone is located on the upper floor.
The upper part of the wall also includes part of the roof structure. I’m not concerned about this, as the loads are transferred to the exterior wall.
Here is a picture of the current situation:
Additional information will be provided if needed (want to save myself some typing 🙂)
Thanks for your help
Sicky
K
K.Brodbeck21 Jan 2014 14:24RammyL schrieb:
I was also hoping for a quick response but have already started searching online. I came across a clearance company that also demolishes walls. They seem quite reputable. Let’s see what comes of it....
I’m still open to new ideas....Hello RammyL,
expecting a reply within 45 minutes is quite demanding.
I’m not familiar with Tübingen, so it’s best to contact a bricklayer (mason), who can also handle demolitions and is a specialist, unlike a clearance company ;-)
A bricklayer also has basic structural knowledge and knows when to involve a structural engineer!
Best regards
K.Brodbeck