One of the best explanations of the process. Thanks for uploading!

very professional video , easy to follow procedure , clear and process instructions , excellent.

Just a fabulous video. I always wondered where the 'props' went to support the roof/ceiling while the RSJ went in and thought they were magically crammed at the edge. Seeing this shows they are just slightly further into the room along the joists. Quite mesmerising watching these videos for a reason I don't know :D Buying a house and planning to get it done so really appreciated watching it.

Brilliant video. Calm, precise and comprehensive. Well done guys. Let me know when you start your building company. I want to hire you!

That was so satisfying. Good work.

Brilliant video. Thank you so much for sharing.

Great demonstration!

Fascination video. No way I'd attempt this myself, but very useful when imagining what a professional would be doing.

What an amazing helpful and informative video that was ❤️ This is a job I have to do for the entrance to my new rear extension I’ve built You made it so simple to understand Thanks ✌🏻😷 New subscriber

@HomebuildingMagazine

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

fantastic video thanks

Brilliant video

Great video. Just a quick question? - The blockwork wall that was removed, was it bonded in to the flanking wall or were there ties to the flanking wall? - It could have been a cross wall to help with wall panels? - Would be good to know if building control mentioned this or if it was deemed to be not buttressing the flanking wall.

Great video. Just wondering if demolition companies give a certificate once the Jobe is done ? if yes, what kind of safety certificate they will provide ? Thanks

Hi, im wanting to remove a 450 mm old stone wall that separates a kitchen and a room . It is a single story building in portugal with a block and beam cast roof are acro,s supporting the ceilings satisfactory . I will be keaving amole stub walls at either end of the intended opening . Q , would s concrete cast block n beam ceiling sopport itself . Approx a 10’ openinig intended . Thank you fir your info vid . 👊✌️

Thanks for the well presented and informative video. Would this sort of work fall under permitted development on a fairly modern house? The project you demonstrated in the video, what was the approximate cost of removing the wall and re-plastering?

@HomebuildingMagazine

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, this kind of project would usually be completed under permitted development rules, as long as the exterior of the house wasn't significantly altered. In terms of costs, builders on site, plus equipment, RSJ's, upright supports, removal of rubble etc would probably be around £1,500 - £2,000. The plastering would be a few days work at your average plastering rates of between £150 - 300 per day. You can certainly cut costs by doing much of the clearing, removal of cupboards / cabinets, carpets, rather than having the builder spend time doing that. This project included new glazing, tiling, and some new electrical wiring once the plastering was complete, so factor in those costs too.

can somebody explain why some people use wood instead of steel if the distance is around 2.3m?, i have seen video where people use wooden beams instead of steel like this highly professional video

The temporary beams are placed either side of the existing wall to support the ceiling. But, what I don't understand is, if the wall continues above the supporting wall, there is nothing directly under the higher lines of bricks . What holds the weight of that 'upper' wall before the RSJ is inserted?

what size beam was used it looks wider than 178x 102mm are you local to manchester !

If you had a a chimney breast on a supporting wall. And you removed the wall and breast at ground floor only, what would you use in addition to the beam to support the breast?

How much roughly would it be to remove a internal wall? And how long it will takes ?

Thanks for the informative video, were there any nibs on each side of the room where the RSJ beam sits to provide further support? In the current structure of joists, will it have been possible to lift the RSJ beam further upwards so that the joists are on the same level as the RSJ (after the joists are cut short to make way for the RSJ to fit between it), thereby making the RSJ beam concealed, resulting in a truly open plan space without any breaks in the ceiling due to a dropped beam?

@HomebuildingMagazine

3 жыл бұрын

In terms of "nibs", bricks from the inner skin of the wall on either side were removed, to create a hole where the RSJ could sit. It then sat directly on a metal plate which sat on the bricks. The hold was then filled in with replacement bricks once the RSJ was positioned correctly. And I don't believe the RSJ could have been lifted any higher "into" the ceiling space on this particular construction. Each home is built differently, though, so it may have been possible on another build.

@lukebaudet3027

Жыл бұрын

@@HomebuildingMagazine you can cut the joists back thread c24 timber through the rsj and then put the joists onto joist hangers is the only way to hide the rsj in ceiling space

Awesome, I have the 3d models of those lower cabinets with the same exact style handles. I wish I had the farm sink model :-(

I call that ,very professional

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you should have said to check under the acrows in case it collapses through the floorboards !

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hi is the width of one skin of brick enough seating for the rsj on the outer wall? i had been thinkin it must be 150mm ? cheers

@erniemclaughlin2700

Жыл бұрын

You can't really go into and across the cavity on the external wall and therefore if the engineer calculates that a certain dimension of column is required then there is no alterative but to have that column support appear within the room. House owners have to take cognisance of this when wanting flush walls on the inside. If it is not going to work well structurally, then don't do it.

Isn't the rsj meant to sit directly on the padstone?

@HomebuildingMagazine

4 жыл бұрын

It is, yes. Unfortunately we weren't able to film that part during the day. Once the RSJ was lifted flush against the ceiling, the padstones & packers were re-arranged so that the RSJ sat directly on the padstone, which was supported by new brickwork.

@rudidudi

2 жыл бұрын

Critical important part that was not included in the video!

Great video, but confused as how can it be completed in 1 day? My builder has almost cried over 6 days work for 4 meter RJS beam to be installed after wall knock down. Please guide an approximate time it might take to complete the job for 4 meters RJS beam to be inserted. Thanks

@gaz1003

4 жыл бұрын

Think your builder has pulled you pants down

Nice stuff. Regret not seeing it before the £80k cheque

at the end of the film the Acrow was up against the BSB (RSJ) without a physical fixing. It's always important to have a screw or nail or something, particularly when multiple props are in use.

Around how much this type of work is cost?

Great soundtrack. Felt like I was watching an 80s action hero flick where the protagonist and love interest is snuggling up. 😁😁😁

Great Video as always , do you need planning permission for this?

@HomebuildingMagazine

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Zuluula. Planning would probably depend on whether the exterior of the building changed as a result of the renovation work. However, most internal remodels like this one don't require any planning permission. You will need to ensure the work complies with building regs, though.

Hmmm, acrows straight onto floor boards a big no no, any dodgy joists rotting etc will give way, also use strongboys and save massacring a perfectly good ceiling

@lioelbammalf7483

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely agree - didn't see in the video whether it was floorboards or a concrete floor though. Good one to mention though for those who wouldn't have made the connection.

Good idea to tell inexperienced people NOT to do this onto floorboards !, this is how to do it on a solid floor, and i,ve always know them as joist , its rafters in a roof ,

Why is the RSJ not sat on pad stone or steel plates?

@HomebuildingMagazine

4 жыл бұрын

Good Q - Eventually steel plates were inserted, once the positioning of the RSJ was finalised. However, we weren't able to be there when this happened, hence it missing from the vid.

@bmg4533

2 жыл бұрын

@@HomebuildingMagazine Just wondering, were the steel plates used as packers on top of the final padstone position?

@faunainthesauna

2 жыл бұрын

@@HomebuildingMagazine I too would be interested to know if the steel plates you mention were used as packers on top of the final padstone position as per BMG's question. (thanks for the great vid BTW!). I assume the padstones are laid on mortar beds within the recesses created for them?

Why do you have to take plasterboard cieling down

@HomebuildingMagazine

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Michael. Not all of it, but enough to allow you to get right up to the top of the wall that's being removed. Basically, you remove the plasterboard ceiling so 1. Supports can be placed directly under the wooden ceiling joists, and 2. so the brickwork can be removed right up to the place where it meets the ceiling. Once the knock-through is complete the ceiling can be re-boarded & plastered.

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Can someone please send me a video . How to remove a structural wall?

@georgemichaelides5250

4 жыл бұрын

did you find a video?

What size steel beam was that ?

@chrisbrady8680

5 жыл бұрын

It looks like a 152x152x37 universal column

@vinm300

4 жыл бұрын

7:11 take a screenshot and magnify it. It looks like 6" And as Chris says, I would guess 152 x 152 x 37 UC

Never put metal onto metal (the acro directly onto the steel) as this may slip out

@Ratsotone

4 жыл бұрын

What utter bullshit

Any one give me any suggestion for change old walls without any lose

@Paintheshed

4 жыл бұрын

why would you want to change old walls, are you bored of them?

How much a job like that could cost?

@HomebuildingMagazine

4 жыл бұрын

Much depends on the strength / size of the steel, and the construction of the wall - there may be a bit of time spent removing / re-routing pipework, electrical cables and so on... but we would estimate in the low £thousands.

@jungle5357

4 жыл бұрын

@@HomebuildingMagazine Around 3M lenght! It's a 1930 terraced house. In your experience what s the minimum it would cost?

@ralphiel5166

4 жыл бұрын

I don't think any demo company will give you a straight quote based on what you need. I would suggest you and friends do your own demo to save lots of money. And then call a load bearing company that specializes with this to install it for you.

@mikestephenson9746

4 жыл бұрын

@@ralphiel5166 or rebuild the house when its all fallen down..

@garethheathcote4988

4 жыл бұрын

@j lz whereabouts is the property?if you are anywhere near to Manchester I could come and give you a quote. All work is guarranteed.

stick a screw in your acro plate at the top. They can slacken and fall over and brain you if not...

@HomebuildingMagazine

2 жыл бұрын

Great advice - the builders did this, but we didn't capture footage of it.

To remove all of the wall increases the risk of collapse as props may be knocked during demolition, only a maximum of 450mm should be removed, the steel fitted and then the rest of the wall should be removed. If you are teaching through your videos please ensure the correct procedure is used.

@michaeloliver3547

5 жыл бұрын

No one in the history of taking down walls has ever done it that way.

@lukematthews7066

5 жыл бұрын

@@michaeloliver3547 brilliant reply 😂

@erniemclaughlin2700

Жыл бұрын

@@michaeloliver3547 but that is when you can have failure.

Serial killer music

@HomebuildingMagazine

2 жыл бұрын

No serials were harmed in the making of this vid...