2007-12-06 10:10:26 · 6 answers · asked by millerbw 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
You would need a structural engineer to calculate the load requirements. There are thousands of scenarios and calculations that come into play. If you can add more details I can give you a safe recommendation. Need the span of the opening, the load above, span of the load etc.
Additionally you will most likely need to beef up the foundation at the points the new load will be carried.
2007-12-06 10:19:56 · answer #1 · answered by Parercut Faint 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The short answer is don't do it yourself.
The long answer is at the very least a steel joist where the load bearing wall was. But the longer the wall, the bigger and tougher the joist will need to be.
Basically, for an ordinary doorway, an RSJ will be fine. Beyond that get a professional builder because otherwise you're asking for trouble.
2007-12-06 10:18:57 · answer #2 · answered by krazykatignatz 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Check with your local building codes. You will need to pull permits on this one. The size of the support will depend on the width of the span it will be supporting. In other words the wider the span the larger the beam will be required to support the area.
2007-12-06 10:38:33 · answer #3 · answered by Big Deal Maker 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This would greatly depend on if your house is single or two story. If I could see your house, I could tell you what would be needed. I would suggest you have a good contractor take a look at it. Don't go recking you home on somebodies word on this site.
2007-12-06 10:34:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depends on the weight that is resting on the wall + safty margin.
this wall supports how many sq ft? roof? 2nd story? 2nd & 1st storys?
2007-12-06 10:20:49 · answer #5 · answered by stanly s 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just hold it up with your hands.
2007-12-06 10:17:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋