I have a hultfredshus built in one plan with a basement, it was completed in 1961. The interior walls are made of a material called fiberplank: fairly dense "studs" (20mm thick and with a spacing of 300mm. The studs are in pairs because a block starts and ends with a stud) and a masonite-like material. The wall is about 70mm thick without surface finish. My question is: can a wall built of this material be load-bearing and, if so, is the wall I want to remove load-bearing? I am adding a drawing of my house.
Noted, the removal of the wall (as I can see on the drawing) gives around a 250cm opening, however, the actual "weakening" (if there is any) is greater as the chimney stack also extends the entire opening you desire. Does the basement have a wall directly under the one you wish to remove? If so, it is likely that it has some load-bearing effect. It is unlikely that any of the rafters located next to the chimney stack are somehow connected to it? Got a general question there and I'm wondering myself if it's allowed, however, it has happened/occurs that older houses have gaps in the chimney stack where joists are inserted with some "scorching" as a result.
Best regards, Hans (who gives no guarantees on anything he writes as a happy amateur
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Best regards, Hans (who gives no guarantees on anything he writes as a happy amateur
)There is a wall directly under it in the basement... Should there be a beam running along a load-bearing wall? The only thing I can find in the attic is the rafters, and in the wall, there isn't even a proper stud at the top...
I also have acquaintances who live in an almost identical house; they have removed the wall without supporting anything. However, they were/are not entirely sure that it isn't load-bearing. There seems to be much knowledgeable people here, so I thought someone should be able to help me...
I also have acquaintances who live in an almost identical house; they have removed the wall without supporting anything. However, they were/are not entirely sure that it isn't load-bearing. There seems to be much knowledgeable people here, so I thought someone should be able to help me...
Hello again
Regarding the fact that there is no "proper" rule at the top (like a wall plate), it does not mean that the wall is not load-bearing in some form. I assume that the board you describe as part of the wall, despite its simple construction, is strong. If they are also glued together into a unit with a 30cm width, they are quite "tough." You can also check if the "bottom chord" of the roof truss (wrong word, hope you understand) is spliced near the top of the wall you wish to remove. However, you have many possibilities for relief, so a post-construction solution in case the roof sags is not a problem; you have the entire attic space to install a beam.
Best regards, Hans O (the happy amateur)
Regarding the fact that there is no "proper" rule at the top (like a wall plate), it does not mean that the wall is not load-bearing in some form. I assume that the board you describe as part of the wall, despite its simple construction, is strong. If they are also glued together into a unit with a 30cm width, they are quite "tough." You can also check if the "bottom chord" of the roof truss (wrong word, hope you understand) is spliced near the top of the wall you wish to remove. However, you have many possibilities for relief, so a post-construction solution in case the roof sags is not a problem; you have the entire attic space to install a beam.
Best regards, Hans O (the happy amateur)
I have just gotten hold of a man who was previously a designer at hultfredshus, although not when my house was built... even he says that it is most likely a case of self-supporting roof trusses!
Now it's time to tear down!!!
Hope the roof doesn't collapse!
Thanks for the help!!!
Now it's time to tear down!!!
Hope the roof doesn't collapse!
Thanks for the help!!!
Hi, how fun. Mr handy
Of course, we'll tell you, we're currently taking it down and it's simple.
We have acquaintances who have removed the wall and know another house that has removed that wall. However, we will still talk to Hultsfredshus again on Monday to get a final definitive answer so we don't have to worry; we will also check about the other wall, having the same hopes for it. We are also currently renovating the basement, so soon the wall down to the stairs will be coming down too.
May I ask where you live, or where the house you bought is located? Fun to know approximately where the same house is. We live in Falun.
/David
Of course, we'll tell you, we're currently taking it down and it's simple.
We have acquaintances who have removed the wall and know another house that has removed that wall. However, we will still talk to Hultsfredshus again on Monday to get a final definitive answer so we don't have to worry; we will also check about the other wall, having the same hopes for it. We are also currently renovating the basement, so soon the wall down to the stairs will be coming down too.
May I ask where you live, or where the house you bought is located? Fun to know approximately where the same house is. We live in Falun.
/David
Hello (3an) It was the underram, if it's not too late (already demolished) please measure the ceiling height before and after the demolition. Interesting info for many on the forum (and for me). Many topics are about removing walls.
Best regards, Hans
Best regards, Hans
There we go! It went well... the wall is gone, and the ceiling height is the same. So far... I'll take some pictures and post them later, but now the next project awaits, 25m2 of tiles in the basement.
There might be a bit more to do in the kitchen and living room too: change the floor and ceiling so they are the same and at the same level. We're also waiting for an insert for the fireplace, which unfortunately is built the wrong way, but it will probably turn out fine anyway...
There might be a bit more to do in the kitchen and living room too: change the floor and ceiling so they are the same and at the same level. We're also waiting for an insert for the fireplace, which unfortunately is built the wrong way, but it will probably turn out fine anyway...