Browse Forums Kitchen Corner Re: kitchen reno wall removal & supporting post 5Jul 29, 2011 5:11 pm supergroove Hi Kel, Regarding option b, you don't necessarily need steel depending on what sort of distance you are looking at spanning. We removed a wall and used a laminated timber beam in the roof, which was a very cheap option, the span for this was around 3600 from memory. We did the same. Removed a dividing wall and supported the roof with a 4800mm laminated beam. It really depends on how much load is above. I would always go with option B Cutting Edge Kitchens and Cabinet Making http://cuttingedgekitchens.net.au http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cutting-Edge-Kitchens/290484196676 Mobile : 0419 430 575 PH: 9452 4772 Fax :9452 4772 cuttingedgekitchens@outlook.com Re: kitchen reno wall removal & supporting post 6Jul 29, 2011 5:50 pm Span around 7 meters, builder said for steel beam we are looking at extra $10k min, said would prob be cheaper to get a new truss(?) roof!, and a good part of roof is supported by this wall, decision is made now anyway, they start in 2 weeks DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair At a bit of a loss on this one - we're thinking the original owners never removed the protective laminate covers from their kitchen cabinets after installation and in the… 0 6671 Hi, planning on using the attached stone pieces in my bathroom. I want to remove stains and gloss seal. Can I get some advice on best way to remove stains and best… 0 7004 PM me your email. I have a build excavation calculator you can use based on your plans to double check what your builder is telling you. Cheers Simeon 1 10590 |