How can you identify a load-bearing wall?
A wall’s role can only be assessed responsibly by looking at the building as a whole. Thickness, a tapping test or a photograph alone is insufficient.
Read more →Knowledge centre
Practical information about load-bearing walls, calculations, welding, steelwork, costs and finishes. Start with a topic or search for your question.
Do you need a permit to remove a load-bearing wall?
For a project in the Netherlands, IPLO states that removing a load-bearing wall requires a permit for the technical building activity. Check local rules as well.
Read more →What is included in a structural calculation?
A structural calculation establishes how the altered structure carries loads. It must match the existing building and the accompanying drawings.
Read more →Why does temporary support matter?
During an opening, the structure changes in stages. Temporary support must account for these intermediate conditions and the strength of the structure below.
Read more →Steel beam or frame: what is the difference?
A beam transfers loads to suitable supports. A frame combines a beam with columns. The structural situation determines which solution is appropriate.
Read more →Comparing quotations for a structural opening
Compare quotations for the same work and completion level. A lower total may exclude design, permits, waste removal or finishes.
Read more →Removing a load-bearing wall in an apartment
In an apartment, the structure, ownership documents, homeowners’ association agreements and effects on neighbours all matter.
Read more →Requesting and checking building drawings
Ask the municipality or municipal archive for the building file. Include later alterations: the oldest drawing may not show today’s building.
Read more →How long does a structural opening take?
The total timeline includes investigation, design, permissions, preparation, construction and finishing. Demolition days are only part of it.
Read more →Reducing dust and disturbance
Demolition causes disturbance. Screening, access routes, waste handling and communication can reduce it, but do not make an opening completely dust-free.
Read more →What happens to services in the wall?
Pipes, cables and ducts must be identified before demolition. Isolation and relocation need coordination with appropriate specialists.
Read more →Handover checklist for your opening
Review the completed work, agreed finishes and project records together. Make outstanding items specific and assign responsibility.
Read more →Why do equally wide openings cost different amounts?
Width alone does not set the price. Loads, existing support, material, access and the desired finish determine the complete scope.
Read more →Leave a steel beam exposed or conceal it?
Both exposed and concealed steel need a considered finish. Discuss space, appearance and protective requirements before finalising the design.
Read more →Why are foundations checked for a wall opening?
An opening can transfer loads to new locations or concentrate them. The structure beneath a beam or column therefore belongs in the assessment.
Read more →Demolition notification and suspect materials
Before demolition, check whether a notification is required and whether asbestos or other suspect materials need investigation. Building permits and demolition notifications are different.
Read more →Fire protection when finishing an opening
The new structure and altered separating elements must meet the building’s requirements. Discuss protective systems and junctions before finishing.
Read more →Fireplace surround, flue or chimney?
The visible fireplace structure is only part of the picture. Removal also requires investigation of the flue, connected appliances and remaining structure above.
Read more →Planning an open kitchen
Coordinate layout, structure, services, flooring and the work sequence. The wall opening then becomes part of one coherent kitchen plan.
Read more →What should you send for a quotation?
Photographs, a plan, your address and a clear description help us discuss your project. We can then identify any missing information.
Read more →What should you discuss before structural welding?
Start with the application, material, drawings and required connection. Structural welding requires coordinated design, execution and checks.
Read more →Welded or bolted steel connections?
A welded connection is not always better than a bolted one. The choice follows the structural design and practical fabrication, transport and installation requirements.
Read more →Preparing steelwork from measurement to installation
Before fabrication, agree on design, dimensions, connections, delivery and finishes. Establish who handles each stage and which documents are final.
Read more →What determines the cost of welding?
Welding costs depend on material, connections, preparation, access and finish. Compare the same scope, including delivery, installation and checks where required.
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