Browse Forums Old Home Restoration / Renovation 1 Mar 11, 2025 2:43 pm I'm working on my old farm house and would like to open up as much of this wall (photo) as possible without spending a lot of money. my idea was to frame out for two 820 french doors but now thinking a 200mm LVL under the top plate with a pack of new studs either side. the wall spans 3600mm and the roof frame sits on top plate. I can do it but know I'll do something silly that could be avoided. Structural engineer here. Hard to judge whether that is load bearing or not. You need 2 members. The top header takes the vertical load. The second one in between the 2… 4 16359 Hi all, We're looking for advice or personal recommendations for a reliable tree removal or arborist service in Brisbane. We’ve got a few… 0 82141 Hey, I totally get the frustration palm fronds can be a real mess around a pool! 🌴 For maintenance, regular trimming usually works well to keep fronds from piling up… 3 10187 |