2007-03-07 02:14:11 · 11 answers · asked by Crapname 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
No, you need to make sure this builder is insured and get the policy number to validate it.
2007-03-07 02:18:24 · answer #1 · answered by Wabbit 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I work in the industry and highly recommend it. The builders we deal with here at work are there to build and put together the wall. The structual engineer are the ones that have to approve the wall plans before it can even be put up. And depending on what type of wall you're going to use, the builder may not know about problems that may arise such as erosion control, leakage, strength, etc. Hope this helps...
2007-03-07 10:22:36 · answer #2 · answered by Sunshine 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I once fitted a 15ft 'beam' in the form of an H introducing it from the gable end, ackrow supports inside the building and sliding it to the pads on built inside the opposite wall. No damage, no structural engineer. The building was over 100 years old and is still in use today.
Oh! I did have my brother in law, a builder helping me!
2007-03-07 10:21:47 · answer #3 · answered by MANCHESTER UK 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, I would highly recommend having a structural engineer determine the correct size of beam that needs to be used. I've seen builders many times mess it up or not listen to the structural engineer then they have to come back and redo the entire thing like the engineer told them to in the first place. You are talking about the safety of your house and keeping it standing. If you do something like that, better do it right.
2007-03-07 11:34:05 · answer #4 · answered by devilishblueyes 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, they need to calculate the stress load of the beam so they can work out the correct size to install. If you don't there could be trouble and no wall!
2007-03-07 10:21:09 · answer #5 · answered by SilverSurfer 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the builder will need a beam of at least 200 by100 for any load bearing ..measure it if in doubt ask him about it ..or ask building control
2007-03-07 12:30:04 · answer #6 · answered by boy boy 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Not if the builder knows what he is doing.
2007-03-07 10:19:24 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
well someone had to figure out the load....
there shoule be plenty of wood at this connection, or a steel I beam to the floor....
do you know if the resting point is on a concrete beam?????,... if basement, you'll need a beam to the basement floor, & what's below that???
2007-03-07 10:20:16 · answer #8 · answered by Bonno 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
without a doubt ring the building regs department at your local council,
2007-03-07 10:21:04 · answer #9 · answered by phil 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, if in doubt contact building control at your council.
2007-03-07 10:18:33 · answer #10 · answered by Piztaker 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋