I have demolished a number of non-load-bearing blue concrete walls in the basement (split-level house). These were rebuilt with 6x2 studs 600cc. Now I wonder if it's possible to demolish the central wall (blue concrete) and replace it with 6x2 studs 600cc. It is 4.5 m long. I am thinking of stamping it up on both sides and demolishing half of it and rebuilding in wood. Then move the stamps and demolish the other half. Would this work and is 6x2 strong enough?
Best regards
Björn
Best regards
Björn
In order to answer your question, we need to find out what rests on the wall you want to demolish.
Additionally, we need the plan dimensions of the floor structure above.
Additionally, we need the plan dimensions of the floor structure above.
What rests on the wall is the living room floor. The joist above is 450cc and is spliced about 30 cm past the wall on both sides. On one side of the wall, it's 3.5 m to the exterior wall, and on the other side, it's about 2.5 m to a lightweight concrete closet wall and an additional 2 m to the exterior wall.
I have reinforced on both sides, and now it will likely be a glulam beam 125x125 with 6x2 studs placed 600 cc. I did a quick calculation on Moelven's site and this seems okay. I also consulted a structural engineer who said this would suffice.
Regards,
Michael
I have reinforced on both sides, and now it will likely be a glulam beam 125x125 with 6x2 studs placed 600 cc. I did a quick calculation on Moelven's site and this seems okay. I also consulted a structural engineer who said this would suffice.
Regards,
Michael
