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Structural Engineer calculation mistake

Kakes88 · 2023-01-10 16:47:15

Currently in the middle of a home renovation project and have plans to knock through the wall between the living room and diner. I had a structural engineer come round in order to have a look and provide calculations for the steel beam which he has done. However, since removing the skirting from the wall that sits directly…

10 January at 5:47PM in In my home (includes DIY) MoneySaving

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13 January at 1:50PM

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Kakes88 said:

FreeBear said:

Have you looked under the floorboards yet ?
The wall you are wanting to remove could (and probably does) support the joists above as well as provide lateral support for the main walls either side.

Thanks for your reply. Had a look under the floorboards and you are correct!

And don't forget, just because a wall is a lightweight stud & plasterboard (or lath & plaster) construction, it doesn't mean that it isn't structural either - I'm guessing that the upstairs wall you looked at is studwork - It could very well be supporting the ceiling joists and transferring the load to the wall below.
Trust your structural engineer - He/She has probably seen the same type of house elsewhere and is familiar with the design and quirks.

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