how do you remove downstairs part of load bearing wall?

Question

large length of load bearing wall, need to take away half of it, need to put in about 4 steel girder supports and leave open plan, how do you go about propping th wall up before putting in steel girders as th wall is ol stone and more likely to crumble in, thanks.

Answer 1

get yourself some acro props and strongboys thes are designed for this work punch holes in the wall approx 1.2 metres 4ft apart where the top of the rsj is going to be place strongboys on top of the acro push into yhe holes and wind it up tight but make sure both sides are plumb once these are in place and tight knock the wall down place steel where you want it pack it with slate so it is tight point it up leave for 24-48 hrs then remove the props i know what im talkin about im a bricklayer by trade if you need any more advice email me i will be happy to help you

Answer 2

The technique is to put small holes above where the RSJ is going, put timber (4x4) pins through and support the wall with acroprops. This is specialised work requiring the proper equipment. If you've never been involved in it before, get someone who has to supervise.

Answer 3

Very carefully and in the correct sequence of steps. You might want to consider hiring this done if you are not certain of what you are doing. Proper support for the existing load is critical. You may want to at least have a structural engineer take a look at it with you.

Answer 4

If you have to ask then your not a builder, and if your not a builder I wouldnt attempt it if I were you. One wrong move and the whole lot could come down. Call the pros

Answer 5

Ever heard the record 'Right Said Fred' (not to be confused with the group of the same name) ;o)

Answer 6

use steel RSJ seek advise from a builder.

Answer 7

You can get indoor scaffolding which is held up by a jack.

Answer 8

a jack should work while you put in a header

Answer 9

YOU DON'T

if you need to ask get a builder!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!