How To Remove a Supporting Internal Wall

How to remove a supporting internal wall is the latest video from Homebuilding & Renovating. This video provides a step-by-step guide to removing a supporting internal wall.

This project was done to create a kitchen diner, and was completed in 1 day.

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[utilitarian]

One of the best explanations of the process. Thanks for uploading!

[paul-]

Just a fabulous video. I always wondered where the 'props' went to support the roof/ceiling while the RSJ went in and thought they were magically crammed at the edge. Seeing this shows they are just slightly further into the room along the joists. Quite mesmerising watching these videos for a reason I don't know :D Buying a house and planning to get it done so really appreciated watching it.

[gerardosullivan]

very professional video, easy to follow procedure , clear and process instructions, excellent.

[lebateauivre]

Brilliant video. Calm, precise and comprehensive. Well done guys. Let me know when you start your building company. I want to hire you!

[johnmunro]

Fascination video. No way I'd attempt this myself, but very useful when imagining what a professional would be doing.

[liamodonnell]

Great video. Just a quick question? - The blockwork wall that was removed, was it bonded in to the flanking wall or were there ties to the flanking wall? - It could have been a cross wall to help with wall panels? - Would be good to know if building control mentioned this or if it was deemed to be not buttressing the flanking wall.

[Elliott]

The temporary beams are placed either side of the existing wall to support the ceiling. But, what I don't understand is, if the wall continues above the supporting wall, there is nothing directly under the higher lines of bricks . What holds the weight of that 'upper' wall before the RSJ is inserted?

[drgrowuk]

What an amazing helpful and informative video that was ❤️
This is a job I have to do for the entrance to my new rear extension I’ve built
You made it so simple to understand
Thanks ✌🏻😷
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[MrAbdulHaque]

Thanks for the informative video, were there any nibs on each side of the room where the RSJ beam sits to provide further support? In the current structure of joists, will it have been possible to lift the RSJ beam further upwards so that the joists are on the same level as the RSJ (after the joists are cut short to make way for the RSJ to fit between it), thereby making the RSJ beam concealed, resulting in a truly open plan space without any breaks in the ceiling due to a dropped beam?

[mraash]

Brilliant video. Thank you so much for sharing.

[DICEGEORGE]

you should have said to check under the acrows in case it collapses through the floorboards !

[specificspecial]

Great video. Just wondering if demolition companies give a certificate once the Jobe is done ? if yes, what kind of safety certificate they will provide ? Thanks

[stebrandon]

Isn't the rsj meant to sit directly on the padstone?

[yourkodi]

can somebody explain why some people use wood instead of steel if the distance is around 2.3m?, i have seen video where people use wooden beams instead of steel like this highly professional video

[jacobhall]

If you had a a chimney breast on a supporting wall. And you removed the wall and breast at ground floor only, what would you use in addition to the beam to support the breast?

[ordnanceant]

Thanks for the well presented and informative video. Would this sort of work fall under permitted development on a fairly modern house? The project you demonstrated in the video, what was the approximate cost of removing the wall and re-plastering?

[mrboyban]

Nice stuff. Regret not seeing it before the £80k cheque

[mzzl]

hi is the width of one skin of brick enough seating for the rsj on the outer wall? i had been thinkin it must be 150mm ?
cheers

[rebornkidJS]

How much roughly would it be to remove a internal wall? And how long it will takes ?

[altyralty]

what size beam was used it looks wider than 178x 102mm are you local to manchester !