I'm thinking about taking down part of the wall between the kitchen and the room in my condo apartment of 38 sqm. This is to let in more light and create a more pleasant layout. The apartment is located on the 3rd floor.
What I want to do is open up about 170-180 cm of the 310 cm long wall (note 310 cm is up to the transverse wall that separates kitchen/hall), see green marking in the construction drawing. Orange marks the apartment.
The question is what the expert panel thinks about the wall's (possible) load-bearing structure? My perception is that it is not, as the wall is parallel to the overhead floor beams. However, it is quite solid (probably slag stone as it turns into black powder when you drill into it) and 10 cm thick. It does not require a hammer drill (which it does for the concrete walls towards the facade/stairwell and neighbor). The current wall is also not as "stiff" when you tap on it compared to the concrete walls.
My intention is to get a certificate/opinion from a constructor as a basis for the board's decision. I'm just so excited I want to ask here first what comments I can expect.
center-to-center measurement of beams is 60 cm according to the legend with dimension 12.5 x 22.5 cm according to the construction drawing below.
Probably not load-bearing if it is a thin wall, but the association is likely the one that must give permission for the modification.
Thank you for your response!
From what I have read, load-bearing walls are usually at least 10 cm, so this is borderline if true.
I've checked with the board and they are OK with the change as long as everything is done "by the book".
Are there others here on the forum who have some qualified guesses about whether it is a load-bearing wall?
I would also appreciate tips on construction consultants in Stockholm who could, for a reasonable fee, provide a statement/certificate as a basis for the board?
It is unlikely to be load-bearing, but you might need to provide more material than just a floor plan. How is the construction described in the building permit documents?
Adding a few more construction drawings and a building permit I found from when the balconies were built in 2004 (maybe it doesn't help much).
A bit interesting that the floor structure for floors ground, 1, 2, 3 is parallel to the wall but for floors 4th and up it's crosswise. Note that the apartment is on the 3rd floor.
It's probably not load-bearing, but you'll likely need to gather more material than just a floor plan drawing. How is the construction described in the building permit documents?
Hi, thanks for taking the time.
I uploaded some more documents I've managed to get hold of if you look further down the thread.
Not really sure how much that helps though?
I guess I haven't found much of a "description"...
And they switch from wooden flooring to concrete flooring as well! I still don't think the wall is load-bearing, but you should probably find an expert who can give an opinion.
