I live in a turn-of-the-century apartment where all the load-bearing walls are built with brick. In a 9-meter (with a depth of 50 cm) long such wall, I currently have an opening (with a door) that is 60 cm wide.
If I want to widen this opening by an additional 20 cm (from 60 cm to 80 cm) to fit a normally wide door, do I need to install support beams for this?
I previously checked that if I were to open an additional 70 cm (from 60 to 130), it would be required. But for this small opening - do I really need it then?
The ceiling height is 3.20 (the opening is 2 m high).
If I want to widen this opening by an additional 20 cm (from 60 cm to 80 cm) to fit a normally wide door, do I need to install support beams for this?
I previously checked that if I were to open an additional 70 cm (from 60 to 130), it would be required. But for this small opening - do I really need it then?
The ceiling height is 3.20 (the opening is 2 m high).
As Immobil writes, it's difficult to give advice without knowing the conditions. One should always be cautious with this type of changes. If it's a load-bearing wall, you can experience unpleasant settlements immediately or over time if you make changes without thoroughly investigating what you can and cannot do.
It's often possible to widen an opening if you provide support in the correct way. A brick wall is usually incredibly stable, and you can then insert an I-beam or laminated beam above the opening. Seek help from a carpenter with experience in similar jobs.
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It's often possible to widen an opening if you provide support in the correct way. A brick wall is usually incredibly stable, and you can then insert an I-beam or laminated beam above the opening. Seek help from a carpenter with experience in similar jobs.
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