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Hi,we are looking to extend our lounge downstairs and would like to knock a wall through of about 14 ft.wide.bearing in mind the wall is supporting the bedroom.We wondered if this can be supported in any way and so that it doesn't look like a bit added on to the lounge.Many thanks
Hi helen, without knowing all the details I would have to say yes, it probably can be done if you have enough room in the existing floor joists to "bury" a carrying beam. In other words you put the beam up inside the floor system and then hang the floor system on the side of the beam using joist hangers instead of the joists sitting on top of the beam (or in this case on top of where the wall used to be). I hope this information helps feel free to write again regarding this or other matters, sincerely bruce e johnson..bejohnsoconsulting.com
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Bruce E. Johnson
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I can answer any construction related question in regards to carpentry, concrete, drywall, masonry, structural elements of any type of building, residential or commercial. Interior or exterior.
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Custom Commercial and residential buildings. Churches, theaters, schools and auditoriums. Most recently I am working with the Catholic Church on several design build committees. I have a website related to scheduling and project supervision. Although my expertise is more related to multimillion dollar commercial, educational and theatrical projects my generous credentials in residential and remodelling construction make me a viable source of information regarding all forms of building questions.
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