ᐅ Opinions and Ideas for Renovating a Single-Family Home

Created on: 1 Apr 2014 07:44
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Runnerrider16
Good morning, dear building experts,

Last week, I purchased an existing house. Unfortunately, the current layout does not completely meet my expectations. I would like to have an open kitchen combined with a dining area. To achieve this, I would need to remove a wall.

My question is whether you think this is feasible by installing a steel beam (TT beam) as a support. I am providing a drawing so you can see the current layout.

The walls or wall sections marked in blue are the ones I would like to remove, of course considering whether this is possible. The goal is to create a continuous space in the green-shaded area to use as kitchen and dining room.

The house dates back to the early 1970s.
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Runnerrider16
1 Apr 2014 10:44
No, it should stay as it is.
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Doc.Schnaggls
1 Apr 2014 11:01
OK, that makes it easier.

But, as I said, be sure to get a structural engineer involved!!!
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Runnerrider16
1 Apr 2014 11:06
All right. Thank you. The contact has already been established.