do I need a girder if removing a non supporting wall?

leesawood

I want to remove my living/dining room wall, I know its not a supporting wall but am not sure whether I need a girder or not? Can anyone help please?

BillTrac

How do you know it isn't a supporting wall? If you are so sure then why the doubt? Not being mean, just curious. What is above it?

Even though there may not be a wall above, the upper floor joists may rest on it.

You need to give more info for a clearer answer. Or get a surveyor in to confirm what you need to do. Will cost, but better safe than sorry

wallbash

Competent builder would be ok and cheaper.

leesawood

Im sure its not a supporting wall as the joists rest the opposite way. The wall above is only latt n plaster. Having never knocked a wall down before I just wanted to check> Thanx for your replies

keystone

leesawood wrote: »

Im sure its not a supporting wall as the joists rest the opposite way.

Could you explain what you mean by "opposite way" please?

MX5huggy

The joists will be parallel to the wall as opposed to perpendicular

keystone

MX5huggy wrote: »

The joists will be parallel to the wall as opposed to perpendicular

Thank you for the input but I want to know what the OP means.

Cheers