I am a bit concerned about taking a load bearing wall down, although it is done by a bricky with 20 years experience, and the job is done with all the right materials and with care, would you please give me your view on this subject so that my mind can be at peace.
2007-05-28 09:58:43 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
its absolutly fine as long as it is done to building regs.
2007-05-28 10:04:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
What I did... got two second hand RHJ lintels, bored holes through both matching. Propped one in place to drill holes through the wall, put the bolts through and put the second one up on the other side, pulled the whole thing in tight so the lintels were supporting the entire span via the bolts and the friction. Sized the lintels using a Aust Standards lintel span chart - so effectively the lintels were both capable of supporting the span. Worked a charm and I was able to sell the lintels back as scrap
2016-04-01 01:24:43 · answer #2 · answered by Karen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Log into your City Hall Archives and it'll give you a list of building codes I have a list of codes,but I don't know what area your in . My list Say's , under permits required, Structural Alterations~~ Yes you need a permit. Zoning Approval Required~~ No unless you live in a Historical District. Hope this Helps .Bye
2007-05-28 10:09:13 · answer #3 · answered by Sandyspacecase 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would not take down a load bearing wall unless you plan to put in an "I" beam and steel pillars in its place. You can drywall around the pillars, or put brick and stone, but you can't just take out the wall without putting in an alternate source of support. NO you don't need a special permit to do this specifically, just the ordinary building permits that are required in your county (differs regionally). If you are not sure what your county requires in the way of permits, call and MAKE SURE your contractor deals with them or you might be regretting it.
2007-05-28 10:06:37 · answer #4 · answered by greengo 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
You will need Building Regulations approval.
Contact your local council's Building Control department.
2007-06-01 01:14:13 · answer #5 · answered by Neil 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a few months ago yes it would have been ok, but now with this new HIP folder required when you sell your house it might pay to contact BUILDING CONTROL for your local area to be on the safe side.
2007-05-28 10:04:50 · answer #6 · answered by Kernow Lover 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes just in case you want want to have to re-erect something you have tries to get rid of. No I would check with your local council.
2007-05-28 21:56:01 · answer #7 · answered by Hoodoo 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
any work involving loadbearing walls should be overseen by a building inspector ..its the law
2007-05-29 00:19:18 · answer #8 · answered by boy boy 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes! you need to check with your local town manager to see if you are required to have a builting permit!
2007-05-28 10:17:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
No permission is needed as long as it is your own property.
2007-05-28 10:06:44 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋