Hi all new to this forum and hope someone can help.
I have an old extension (first floor built over garage), to access the first floor extension one bedroom has been divided with stud wall to create an access corridor, the start to the corridor is the original door frame (now without door).
I would like to remove the doorframe which is narrower than the corridor. The door frame is in a load bearing wall but does not appear to be load bearing in its own right, removal of the trim and plaster above the door shows a wooden lintel 4x3".
Can I remove the frame without issue as the existing wooden lintel is bearing the load?
Can I trim the wall 5" on one side to finish the corridor?
What is the maximum span for the wooden lintel (current span is 35" which would be increased to 40" by trimming the wall).
Lastly how much lintel recess should I ensure is in place before / after wall trimming on each side of the opening?
Thanks .....
I have an old extension (first floor built over garage), to access the first floor extension one bedroom has been divided with stud wall to create an access corridor, the start to the corridor is the original door frame (now without door).
I would like to remove the doorframe which is narrower than the corridor. The door frame is in a load bearing wall but does not appear to be load bearing in its own right, removal of the trim and plaster above the door shows a wooden lintel 4x3".
Can I remove the frame without issue as the existing wooden lintel is bearing the load?
Can I trim the wall 5" on one side to finish the corridor?
What is the maximum span for the wooden lintel (current span is 35" which would be increased to 40" by trimming the wall).
Lastly how much lintel recess should I ensure is in place before / after wall trimming on each side of the opening?
Thanks .....