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jareda
1st Mar 2012, 08:00 AM
Hello, I just wanted to get some feedback on the feasibility of removing the walls separating the living/dining rooms and adjacent to the hallway – basically making the main floor open concept. I know an engineer definitely needs to get involved with loadbearing walls, but just wanted some general opinions as I think this is a fairly modern/standard build. Thanks, everyone!


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jareda
1st Mar 2012, 09:41 AM
A few more details. I'm specifically curious as to potential overlap problems between a load-bearing beam and the kitchen bulkhead, and whether the supporting posts can typically be setup up on the opposite sides of the house (roughly 33' span).
r3nov8or
1st Mar 2012, 11:26 AM
The photos that really matter will be from within your roof space, to identify the load points etc, but even then no-one can be sure without a physical inspection. Get that engineer to take a look. Pretty much anything is possible with the right sized wallet.
jareda
3rd Mar 2012, 03:54 AM
The photos that really matter will be from within your roof space, to identify the load points etc, but even then no-one can be sure without a physical inspection. Get that engineer to take a look. Pretty much anything is possible with the right sized wallet.
Thanks. Any experience with what the maximum span usually is?
r3nov8or
3rd Mar 2012, 02:58 PM
It really depends on the size and material used for the beam, and how are able to support it. But 10 metres (33') is a very long span requiring a very large beam and would probably be better to support in the centre if possible. Also depends on the current structure of the roof - e.g. trusses can span that far. Get an engineer in the roof space for a comprehensive assessment.
Moondog55
3rd Mar 2012, 03:09 PM
Also AS 1684 can only be used up to a building width of 12Metres : Eaves extra
Page 7 of the 1999 edition
Section 1:6:5

However that is what I consider a wide house
r3nov8or
3rd Mar 2012, 06:30 PM
Also AS 1684 can only be used up to a building width of 12Metres : Eaves extra
Page 7 of the 1999 edition
Section 1:6:5

However that is what I consider a wide house
MD, jareda is located in Canada...
Moondog55
3rd Mar 2012, 07:09 PM
Whoops, that makes a lot of difference better and/or worse depending. the cellar needs to be taken into account as well as snow loadings etc etc etc
DvdHntr
31st Mar 2012, 03:11 AM
10m is a large steel beam or truss. For something like that you need a structural engineer.
Bloss
1st Apr 2012, 10:20 PM
:whs: needs an engineer to look at plans or as built and then offer advice.