Removing an internal wall...

covbaldy

Hi, I'd like to knock through from my kitchen into the dining room o make a kitchen/diner...

I think the wall is a supporting wall as there is a wall directly above this wall and the floorboards above run at 90 degrees to the brickwork.

So I'm guessing I'll need to get an RSJ to support the above.

Anyone had any experience of this? Either DIY or through a builder.

I know I'll need to call out Building Control. Will I need a structural enginner for the size and load bearing attributes of the RSJ.

Am I missing anything??? Oh wall that will be removed is 1.7 m in length, its not the whole wall just around half of it.

Thanks
Alan

Pink.

Hi covebaldy,

Here are some previous threads on removing an internal wall that may help.

Knocking down a supporting wall

Knocking Down Internal Wall

Question about knocking down a wall

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lush_walrus

RSJs are a thing of the past, but you will need a beam to take the load of the wall above and temporary proping in order for the steel to go in place and the opening to be formed.

It sounds pretty straight forward, so if you do know a good builder they may be able to calculate the size of the steel for you to stop you having to incur the cost of a structural engineer. Then deal with Building Control under Building Notice (as apose to Full Plans).