How To Remove A Brick Load Bearing Wall - New Opening

[@ConcordCarpenter]

I dont deal often with brick - well done! Thanks for the info brother

[@OurBuild]

+A Concord Carpenter , Cheers Rob!

[@raidenkillian7169]

Instablaster...

[@armoris66]

Great vid lads👍🏾 Only thing I would add for the beginner is to make sure you have a sound foundation underneath each prop before transmitting any load to them. If the floor is made of concrete then no probs. However, If it's a suspended wooden floor, you should: make sure you spread the load across the floor joists using a couple of scaffold boards or remove some floor boards and place the jacks directly onto solid ground beneath the house.

[@andyjame6456]

I've been a builder for many years and have seen quite a fair bit of sheds. The plans in ryan's package kzbin.infoUgkxB7IXYxLzb_Ichhe45zM3Im5xfEiSp9vB have some of the nicest looking sheds i've seen in a while.

[@JohnnyTHolland]

You simply cannot fault the straightforward 'can-do' approach of the Australians - a very professional and useful film chaps !

[@MyNameIsNotNick]

you are working very clean! not many people do so.

[@OurBuild]

Thanks Nick, appreciate the kind words!

[@abhijeetbhatnagar3562]

Thank you, it was very clear and knowledgeable. Very helpful for graduate civil engineers who don’t have much exposure to practical know-hows.

[@OurBuild]

Thanks Abhijeet 👍

[@cameronwallis7024]

Nice video! A quick tip with spray glueing plastic angles on, spray both the back of your angle and the surface you’re sticking it to, let them sit for a minute or two to become tacky and slap the angle on. It’ll stick much better than with spray glue just on the back of the angle.

[@galaxy_110]

Highly recommended to cross brace the props for any accidental lateral shifting failure. Good Word buddy. Keep it up 👌

[@boualemsai7005]

Your work is very clean and professional, I would like you to do the same on my internal wall between dining room and living room.

[@JohnJonesUK]

Having our wall taken out between the kitchen and dining room so interesting to see what goes on when I am at work :) I love watching these projects take shape but always out the house when it happens. Thanks for the video!

[@ashwinisrikant4056]

Is it safe to remove the Loading bearing wall for first floor and also plan to build second floor???

[@kevinhancock4064]

I'd def get planning they likely recommend a steel lintel /beam

[@mikeh5431]

Excellent vid - thanks v much guys. Thinking of doing a very similar thing to my house in Wales

[@clarenicholson1328]

Great professional job! Thanks for sharing your skills and knowledge.

[@justice007willprevail]

Amazing work, thanks for sharing your creativity and Amazing work.

[@ThousandaireU]

Thanks man rebuilding my house and this method helped me a lot much love to you man !!!!

[@OurBuild]

Devon Logan Cheers mate, glad it helped!

[@TheBigCpilot]

Um , I have to say that was a nice informative video, an easy nice way to get that info over 10/10

[@OurBuild]

Cheers legend

[@mijalic1]

Great job. Thank you for the time and effort you took to make this video and share it with us. Greetings from Croatia

[@OurBuild]

Your welcome 🙏

[@antonios4926]

Thanks for the video. My wall is a solid 30cm thick. Do i just put in two 140mm X 100MM and bat them together?

[@regislamas]

I,ve been looking for a video like this on the youtube and now i found. I need to do the same thing in my house. thanks.

[@colourpurple5978]

Hi there, thank you for sharing the video. How much does this type of job cost? I just want to get an idea on cost, because I'm looking to buy a house where we will require to knock down two walls. I'm trying to determine if the extra cost will be worth it. Your feedback would be much appreciated. Thank you.

[@paulfreed6394]

this is the best video I've seen on here. Stirling job guys!

[@OurBuild]

Paul Freed Thankyou Paul, glad you enjoyed it.

[@topher.m]

Our Build hi guys. Awesome video. Can you provide a rough cost for a similar job? I’m Australian based (Sydney) so any quote range would be appreciated. Chris

[@benagav]

This is really informative James! Quick question, do you normally paint the ENTIRE room again or just the part that needs touch up / patching?

[@stephaniereid8084]

You’ve made this look so easy, thank you

[@russthomas02]

Good info ... just would have liked to see you guys wearing dust masks !

[@MateyBoy82]

great video, thanks, what was the metal thing you were cutting off with the angle grinder?

[@kenbird9017]

Thank you. How did you find the plaster on to the galvanised beam, please?

[@lessmith3718]

Needles .what did you use to put through the wall...

[@user-gi2kq5iu5l]

Wonderful explanation auditory and visual. Now I know the process but I will be calling in a professional.

[@KL-wx7sy]

Great vid , I think I'm going to give my wall a try myself

[@SphaPower]

Amazing work 👌👌👌 I want to convert my sitting room into a bed room, and build a closet. But my sitting room is small, so l'm thinking of breaking down the wall separating the sitting room and the garage, and build a closet that will take some space in the garage rather, and have a sliding door in the bed room. What advice can you give me before l do this project?. #PleaseHelp

[@RC-jx9nw]

Hi how do you ensure that the last brick at the top makes good contact with the concrete lintel for load transfer? Because the mortar in between is initially soft right? Do you just wait until the mortar dries up before removing the props? How do you ensure compactness of the mortar at this location to make it load bearing? thanks

[@TeeTee-zm2re]

Good question. Sadly ignored tho

[@danielward3715]

Usually left to go of untill the next day mate. As paddstones would sink like you suggested

[@imeace]

use pack the gap with non-shrink structural grout

[@lawrence8434]

Thank you very, very, very much for this video. It will help much with my next home project.

[@phantom0891]

Hey James, Great video. Are the needles you refer to separate to the acroprops? Also when fitting in a heavy (370kg) 4000mm wide beam, we'll be using lifters, but would you recommend sliding it into position at first? Cheers for such a great video

[@OurBuild]

Hi Dan, yes the needles are the support timbers or steel that is inserted under the brickwork and then the acrow props go up to the needles. Hard to say about the position of the beam, generally if its something large and heavy i would get it in close to the opening and then use a genie lift to wind it up unto position.

[@sushilmediahub]

Whats the load on the load bearing brick wall. Also do mention the dimensions of the brick wall.... Nice n' clean project execution....👍👍 Regards, Sushil Madhukar Adhikari

[@drnh4444]

That was a brilliant video. Thanks guys

[@asfn5267]

Just wondering how much would doing something like this cost nowadays? Thinking of doing it. Thanks

[@rmontyw]

Great video! Thanks for taking the time to share that process. The one question that came to mind is why not use wood studs to support the new header on the side you had to build up out of brick? Isn't the brick a tonne more work, labour, and money?

[@OurBuild]

+rmontyw Thanks for that. Timber will shrink or expand because it's a natural product. This will cause cracking. If the wall was completely a timber construction I could have used timber, but you never use timber to support brick. Hope that helps. Have a great day.

[@sameenakhankhara3460]

Great job! We have builders in to widen an existing doorway to and extention into a kitchen, how long should it take to knock out the wall. My builder took a whole day to take out 2 rows of bricks as you have done and marked out the opening with an angle grinder saying the wall is external and its very hard! Is this normal or are they taking too long as we are paying a daily rate! Any help would be great. Many thanks

[@OurBuild]

Hard to say how long something should take as every job is different with its own unique challenges. Good luck with it 👍

[@9Coronas]

Great video, James! Just wondering why a concrete lintel rather than a steel one? And is this enough support if there’s a whole other floor above this one? Or was this done in a bungalow? Thanks!

[@rossgoodwin1371]

This may be a stupid question but would this exact same process apply to removing the rear brick wall of a garage to make way for a roller door?

[@keystonerenovation8687]

Stunning job, thanks for the explanation on how to.

[@OurBuild]

Your welcome Dave

[@tracymillar8723]

Great video. Helped me talk knowledgeably to the builders who did this for me. How do you then deal with the floor gap after the wall is removed? I have tiles and the builders were able to not crack any of the existing ones. How do I fill in the gap? (It will eventually have kitchen units covering it, so no need to level or re-tile luckily). Thanks in advance :-)

[@OurBuild]

Great to hear Tracy! If it will be covered later I would fill will some particle board or plywood. Good luck with the rest of it 👍

[@narindersingh-gw4fp]

Good efforts and mind hardwork

[@Frank-cc4rj]

Fantastic! Apart from the painting, what, please, was the total job time?

[@davidgaming95]

How do you do it if you have a 40cm wide load bearing wall? Is it the same principle but with steel needles? Thanks!

[@pincushion5044]

Perfect exactly what i was looking for

[@Dannytranst]

Hi James, could you please kindly advise how much it total cost for this certain project there? Please share

[@xenonprojects5946]

Great video. Helped me a lot to understand the process.

[@neojted]

What is each end of the lintel sat on? Did you just pack the space with lots of mortar?

[@ovadyarachman7243]

i want to create a doorway entrance from my house to the garage but theres a load-bearing block wall in the way. I was wondering what kind of stone you put as a beam? I was thinking using steel beams but you but a stone beam instead?

[@peppysin1459]

Do you do the same for an exterior brick wall to open up for either double sliding doors or just an opening? Also what would be the cost for this size opening that you did, just to get an idea, with being finished and all?

[@DaveD56]

Great shares guys, enjoyed watching. Excellent job.

[@leeleelee0054]

Can concrete lintel be used for an internal load bearing wall , 2 metre wide opening

[@timeisnow9855]

Great work guys! Do you find the plastic doesn't hold anywhere near as long as the aluminium.... and results in cracking?

[@OurBuild]

+Ben Jarvie , Thanks Ben! I think the plastic is the way to go, as long as its set in correctly it won't crack.

[@cameronwallis7024]

Plastic is 100% the better option, it won’t dent and crack the plaster like steel angles, and more forgivable with any movement.

[@chinogodinez]

How does a job very similar to cost in Phoenix, AZ

[@deanno7067]

Hi James, great video and thanks for uploading!!! If it was an external brick wall and you could cut the lintel in first without removing any bricks, what would hold the lintel in place in that instance? The weight/down pressure of the bricks once the bricks below the lintel are removed??? Thanks.

[@OurBuild]

if you installed needles through as supports while you installed the lintel then yes.

[@jccamero82]

Great video! Thanks. If doing the same thing through a double brick wall with cavity between the two rows of bricks do you need to install a lintel for both walls?

[@jccamero82]

Or will only 1 of the two rows be weight bearing?

[@OurBuild]

+Jeffy J Thanks Jeff, yes one for each wall.

[@hellotherematey.2713]

Our Build - I am looking to do this , a double wall. Curious where are you based ? 😊

[@milenatula2728]

Muy buena tu técnica para demoler la voy a tener en cuenta!!!!

[@nicknichols6190]

G day James ,Nick here in the US GREAT video on making a new opening in brick load bearing wall I have never seen any info on such a project as most houses here in the US that are brick clad have interior wall of wood/timber framing do you still need to be postewd some braces,Be well ,nick

[@OurBuild]

Thanks Nick, glad u enjoyed the video, take care!

[@metalmaniak2011]

what is yr advice about lintel dimension cause I wanna do an opening about 2m10 height and 1m width. thanks

[@borutgoli840]

main thing you missing is how did you put support beam in place, when you have jack post on the way. In your case there's planty of space, but usualy we need to put the support beam fist, then jack post on the other side of the wall, then we demolish old wall, lift the support beam, put it into place.

[@DrunkoffDaLikka]

How much is a job like this likely to cost? Excellent work guys

[@OoMikkioO]

I'm a mason myself. My firm would probably do this for about 500£-1000£ for this job. However, please consider that I live in Denmark.

[@killbeames]

Do you need a new housing report to sign off of the work, or register the works with council??

[@SaqibOxonian]

Hi, great video mate. How many days did it take to actually knock it down? I have 4 meters load bearing to knock down which also has attached two radiators to be relocated including a boiler feeding pipes to first floor room? Just an approximate so my builder is not creating more work by scaring me off. :)

[@OurBuild]

Thanks, this one took 3 days from memory, and then a couple of days to paint and finish up. If you allow a week that should be plenty of time.

[@Movie2Documentary]

hi James, have you tried the facade clamp? not sure what it's called in English. it's supposed to create a temporary lintel when you use 4 or 5 every 0,7 metres above the new lintel.

[@roymills2211]

It's called a brick brace over here in uk, I use strong boys that fit on top of props don't need needles

[@pubgmobileplay5113]

What's the equipment you used???pls reply

[@pdrfulltime8662]

very nice guy,very nice info,great video,thanks

[@cibulka2005]

Good job. Just a quick question. How do you know the floor which I assumed is timber sitting on hanger is going to be able to take the weight of the wall above? It seems that the 2 acrows sit on sole plate so I was just wondering if someone checks the floor where you sit the acrows on or it is assumed that with sole plate is ok ?

[@OurBuild]

Good job to always check with a structural engineer for those types of questions, but generally speaking a good sole plate under the acrow props spread over a few floor joists will generally do the trick.

[@ecakunimitsu]

this technique is exactly what im looking for!!!! no need for extra man power and it is a safe technique too

[@thespecialist7]

nice clean job only would of thought a steel rsg lintel and on pad stones. maybe if the wall is not load bearing and also making sure the floor does not rest on it. then concrete lintel fine? good vid.

[@LightGesture]

Nice renovation. How long did this take? 3 days looks like...

[@OurBuild]

LightGesture about a week all up including paint.

[@timallen3338]

Fantastic Video, Thx.

[@Youtubersmiley]

Hi. What is the reason for the L brackets placed in between the new bricks?

[@AhmedBahgat]

Would you do something like that for my new home please? I am in Sydney

[@LubomirFotev]

Nice work

[@rubendariofuturetechnology1684]

I like this is contrution, very very good men

[@vinnychoff]

Nice clean work and thanks for the detailed video

[@MultiYolandi]

If you have 2 windows in the wall and you want to open the wall and leave the pillar between the windows....would you still need a lintel

[@RoseJayLloydRobin]

Hi I will be building an addition interior brick wall and joining it to an old existing brick wall. Could you show me how to join the walls old and new walls please... I can give you more info on the project if you like.

[@OurBuild]

+Rose Robin , Hi Rose, sure happy to help. Fire me an email to my contacts page on any of the links below.

[@RoseJayLloydRobin]

+Our Build I sent you a message through G+ :) Thanks

[@rafidzadeq860]

hello sir..how thick is the lintel used?

[@alexandargermanoski512]

Hi mate, where do you purchase that primed plastic spray, is there a similar product at Bunnings?

[@OurBuild]

Could be in Bunnings? Otherwise CSR Gyprock stores 👍

[@singhharvi4548]

Thanks sir for this great information....

[@davetomlin2603]

Hell of a mortar course at the top of that new pier........

[@aceonurass]

Hahahaha thats what i was thinking. Would have definately added some steel packers between the brick and concrete lintel. Make them about 7mm by 20mm by 30mm and stack em up. Still will be able to render them and the support will be much more reliable than the mortar. Everything else though was perfect

[@japan-e9j]

Excellent job super neat work 👍

[@leonwang1920]

hi mate just asking where you base at?

[@labibbidabibbadum]

Lovely job. How wide can you go without the acro props and pins? For instance would you still do that if you were only putting a 900mm gap in a (single skin) brick wall, or would you expect the bricks above to hold in place while you put the lintel in for that width?

[@Gaoncar2853]

벽돌 제거하는 법 전문가의 설명과 방법을 공유해주셔서 감사합니다. 깨끗하고 말끔하게 시공을 하셨내요 영상 공유 감사합니다. 응원합니다.

[@adriandavid970]

What's the rule for the needles? How thick, how many/ distance between eachother etc. I need to make a 4m opening in a load bearing wall and I don't really know how many needles I should put in as support...Thanks to anyone who will reply!

[@amana1480]

Hi again. How long did the whole job take? How much would you charge?

[@OurBuild]

+Aman A , Hi Aman, the project took about a week, but then the painting we came back for a few weeks later after the render had cured and dried. The cost is private from my client, but happy to send you an email privately with some more detail if you need a ball park idea?

[@amana1480]

+Our Build Yes that would be good. How do I get my email address to you?

[@OurBuild]

If you go to the About Tab on the KZbin Home Page my email is there, otherwise the contact form on my website which is linked in the comments section below the video. Cheers.

[@gabordebrodi1248]

I would like to congratulation for your work. A real professional, it enjoyed to see it.

[@rumanarahman6721]

Right

[@Israelkamakiwoole]

#Our_Build what do you do with the floor to have nice an steady connection between the two rooms?

[@jikandlela181]

Hi very informative video..whats the MPA strength for your lintel

[@OurBuild]

Not sure, I've never checked what they are produced at?

[@OurBuild]

Not sure, I've never checked what they are produced at?

[@arieldodero9928]

thanks for the steps! from argentina.

[@DK-jt6be]

Very informative, thanks!

[@OurBuild]

Your welcome 👍

[@matthewwhite1635]

did you throw a shrimp on the barby when you finished?

[@ibrahims754]

Very professional!!

[@confidentlocal8600]

Is that a roughly 10cm deep lintel?

[@CurvedSlightly]

How did you manage to get Bear Grylls to help?

[@OurBuild]

Hahaha, he does look like him 😆

[@medceltic]

What is the Time consuming ? Please

[@MrDaveya]

Great job. And well presented throughout the stages. Thanks