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Home Extension
From: phil_s_360@hotmail.com
Category: Structural
Remote Name: 193.32.176.130
Date: 03 Feb 2002
Time: 02:36 AM
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We are currently working on a plan for a large extension to our home which
will involve additions to 3 of the 4 sides of the building (U- shaped
effectively). The existing exterior walls are single brick (rather old home) and
I am hoping you can recommend some support methods which would allow me to open
up the existing walls to the additions without requiring the additions to
support them in any way. Is there a 'rule of thumb' method for calculating
exactly how much of the existing exterior walls can safely be removed without
causing an structural problems? Any hints about problems which may be
encountered during construction that can be factored in at the planning stage
would be a help.
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