Many people wish to create more space by providing structural openings in loadbearing walls of their properties. Before one commences any work, it is important to survey the wall and area to be opened up, to assess the loads being carried from above, which could be from upper floors, ceilings, roof structure, chimneys, self-weight of
There is a trend for people to open-up their residential properties and remove chimney breasts, which are no longer in use. This action then provides some much needed additional floorspace in the property. However, this work should not be taken lightly, as it may have both serious structural implications as well as legal issues. The
Many people will wish to expand and enlarge their property for additional space, and going upwards seems to be popular, whether one is dealing with a residential property or a commercial office development. Pre-planning is important to establish which loads have to be transferred from the roof to the remaining structure below, in a safe