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Use a rigid Steel Girder(RSG)
But always get proffesional help or advice if you are not sure.
it would be a costly and dangerous job if you don,t know
what you are doing good luck

2007-01-02 03:08:44 · answer #1 · answered by ? 2 · 0 0

If you have to ask don't attempt it I have my own stonemasonry and restoration company and we have done this on a number of properties you will need to build an RSJ into two supporting walls sat on concrete pads to take the load as you could still have at least several tons of masonry still sitting above the part you are removing in short its cheaper to pay to have the breast removed by a professional rather than paying to have your whole house rebuild.

2007-01-02 13:01:41 · answer #2 · answered by Phillip D 2 · 0 0

If you have to ask don't do it

The stack must be supported with sufficent bracings/structural support, get in touch with and architect/structural engineer and they will come round and assess what the best solution to your problem is.

It is not a case just banging a lintol in as some people are saying. it depends on the structure of your property, location of stack type of house etc. if you do this incorrectly there is a chance it will collapse and basically if it does it will destroy part of your house and possibley severly harm if not kill any people in its way.
Also if it damages neighbouring properties you will liable to damages caused to their property. The remainder of the stack runs right through to your chimney pot which is a lot of brickwork and a hell of a lot of weight.

This is not a job for an amateur this is to be carried out by a profesional.

2007-01-02 12:21:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

You would follow the drawings that your architect drew up for the building regulations that you need to apply for.

I recently rejected a house purchase because they had done just what you are proposing.

removing a chimney breast in a room is a notifable action so you'll need to apply to your council planning dept. It'll come under "MISC" and normally about £108 for the applciation.

You need lintels to support the stack, all within building regs. Applied for, adhered to, and signed off after the work.

2007-01-02 12:01:03 · answer #4 · answered by Michael H 7 · 0 0

you will have whats called trimmers running into the breast at either-side cut a hole at the ends in the brickwork get a piece of 6x2 or 8x2 depends on your existing joists size.once you've cut the holes out cut a length of joist from 4"inside the hole the the next joist that spans the room.making sure it passes the end of trimmers nail or screw thought the timber to the end of trimmer then at other end nail through main joist so it catches the end of the new timber.repeat this across the opening at 16 centres you can strengthen with still joist hanger local merchants will stock these.on the first floor lay a piece of 1" ply over the area then any brickwork can be built back to catch ends of breast.underneath just use 12mm plaster board & skim.hope its clear enough,but i always use this method and none have collapsed yet.good luck

2007-01-02 11:53:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0 1

With a lintel.
You should really seek advice and help before attemting this - especially if you live in a semi detached or terraced property as the chimney breasts are jointly shared.

Most good quality book shops will have a reference you can browse first. Get a reliable builder - or one you can sue !!

2007-01-02 10:10:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

before you remove the fire breast downstairs, then you need to cement 2ft above your cieling level up the chimney breast to stop anything from dropping through. but there is a lot of mess from this, so make sure you lay down plenty of sheets.

2007-01-02 10:20:47 · answer #7 · answered by Robfev 2 · 0 0

Start the work,then panic and call me.
I have made a lot of money from people like yourself,who do not have a clue what they are doing.
Leave the job alone and get a professional.

2007-01-02 10:19:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

firstly it needs assessing by a surveyor who will tell you what is what, then its best to get someone in to do it. That way if you sell up then when a survey is done you can produce documents to say what work has been carried out and that it is structually safe.

2007-01-02 10:10:44 · answer #9 · answered by sugarplum9903 4 · 0 0

How,indeed. Seek professional advice.

2007-01-02 10:09:17 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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