Large Load bearing wall

[poppy1425]

Has anyone removed a very large load bearing wall? The wall we want to remove is around 6-7m long. If so did you need to retain a pillar for the steel support?

I think you really need to get an expert to advise on this, a structural engineer or similar. One pillar may not be enough. And there's the nightmare scenario of building collapse during the removal/fitting.

It can Depend if the steel will go from outer wall to outer wall (both double skin) and what is above it

You definitely need a structural engineer to confirm

As per PP, you need a structural engineer. I’ve fitted very long beams before with no central pier, but decent piers and padstones either end.

That seems very long to me. Is there another floor above it, or just a roof? Either way, you need a structral engineer.

Most things are possible. Some things are very expensive.

It's a trade off between budget, how deep a beam you can hide in the ceiling etc, and any other compromises you are happy with eg narrow the opening
This is where a structural designer is useful (rather than someone to calculate a beam) as they can work with you/your architect/designer to get a good compromise.
Good luck!

Ok thanks. I’m definitely going to speak to a structural engineer but just wondered in the first place if anyone had done it.

@johnd2 very helpful insight - thank you!

@BlueMongoose there are rooms above the wall. It is very long, I have concerns about doing this but it will give us the open plan living space we would like