I'm in the process of demolishing a garage to turn it into a bedroom.
I discovered that a load-bearing steel beam is embedded in the concrete, and since the slab is uninsulated, it has started to rust.
But what should I do now? I can't just leave it as it is. I've chipped away a bit on one side just to see how the heck they are attached, but they're only embedded in the concrete a few centimeters.
I'm thinking of unloading it, cutting it, and welding on a "foot" that can then be anchored to the floor. But something under the foot to protect against the conditions, like "roofing felt." You probably have a better suggestion.
