Hello!
I'm considering adding more windows on the short side of the house, specifically on the exterior wall that runs parallel to the joists.
I'm wondering if I should be concerned about the load-bearing capacity, but in theory, it shouldn't be a problem, right?
It's an old house from '37, and I was thinking of installing two standard older double-sash windows in a row to get four panes.
What does the expertise say?
I'm considering adding more windows on the short side of the house, specifically on the exterior wall that runs parallel to the joists.
I'm wondering if I should be concerned about the load-bearing capacity, but in theory, it shouldn't be a problem, right?
It's an old house from '37, and I was thinking of installing two standard older double-sash windows in a row to get four panes.
What does the expertise say?
How about support beams over the windows??? What is the exterior wall construction???
Prefabricated houses of that time were quite (Advanced) I mean, some were pure wooden frameworks, and others frameworks with support beams.... do you have drawings???
Prefabricated houses of that time were quite (Advanced) I mean, some were pure wooden frameworks, and others frameworks with support beams.... do you have drawings???
Unfortunately, there are no drawings. I'm pretty bad at this with different construction methods, unfortunately. What does a bärlina mean physically? I have currently removed a window and can pry off a little and check how it looks. I'm also very curious, so it absolutely doesn't matter if you take the time to explain the terms. 
Otherwise, the wall mostly consists of standing thick planks as far as I can see.
Otherwise, the wall mostly consists of standing thick planks as far as I can see.
There is a beam above the windows resting on the standing rough planks that I assume are the actual framework of the house. (The standing rough ones are not a framework, they are fitted together along the whole wall, seems very sturdy) I suspect it's the beam above the window you mean by load-bearing beam?
And then I was thinking that I'll go to work with the circular saw and remove this load-bearing beam(?) and replace it with one twice as long (since I'm planning to have twice as much window, and twice as high (hope that's enough to prevent too much sagging), and it will rest on more standing planks than before.
Then, so to speak, it will either hold or fail.
And then I was thinking that I'll go to work with the circular saw and remove this load-bearing beam(?) and replace it with one twice as long (since I'm planning to have twice as much window, and twice as high (hope that's enough to prevent too much sagging), and it will rest on more standing planks than before.
Then, so to speak, it will either hold or fail.
If you cannot live with a wall section between the two window sections and there place a glulam post to offset the weight?
I have considered the idea, aesthetically it would be completely fine, but; (Feel free to educate me, I have no knowledge about this at all, I’m just looking, guessing, and assuming)
Where the center post would land is right above a basement window in the foundation wall, and above the basement window the concrete is only a couple of decimeters. I'm a bit worried that the concrete might crack from the weight of the post. I understand that there is a sill or whatever it's called on top of the wall that distributes the weight slightly to the sides, but is that really enough?
Hope you understand what I mean.
Where the center post would land is right above a basement window in the foundation wall, and above the basement window the concrete is only a couple of decimeters. I'm a bit worried that the concrete might crack from the weight of the post. I understand that there is a sill or whatever it's called on top of the wall that distributes the weight slightly to the sides, but is that really enough?
Hope you understand what I mean.
Ok, I understand. It might be a bit risky. In that case, perhaps using a longer glulam over the entire section is the solution, if it can be installed without demolishing half of the house. In your case, I would consider consulting either a structural engineer or a skilled craftsman you trust for their opinion. They can likely provide more insight on-site about the construction and what can be executed.
Unfortunately, I have really bad experiences with professionals, both craftsmen and engineers. Talent doesn't automatically come with studying to become a building engineer, I've noticed. So my attitude now is that if it's going to be wrong, better I did it myself instead of paying a lot for it. =D
But now I've decided to craft together a 3-light frame from my two 2-lights. Then I have a 45*170 beam lying around that will do the job. It should work since the current one is 100 mm high.
But now I've decided to craft together a 3-light frame from my two 2-lights. Then I have a 45*170 beam lying around that will do the job. It should work since the current one is 100 mm high.
It turned out great! But as I said, it was a hell trying to get the rule in without drilling holes in the entire wall.
Hope the wall doesn't bend, but it really doesn't feel like it will.
Hope the wall doesn't bend, but it really doesn't feel like it will.