Structural calculations for a wall opening
Before a load-bearing wall is altered, the new route for the building’s loads needs to be assessed. A structural engineer develops the solution for your home and the opening you want.
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From a load-bearing wall to open living space
Explore wall removal, stairwell openings, structural calculations, steelwork and finishing for your home.
Partially removing a load-bearing wall
A carefully positioned opening can connect rooms while keeping useful wall space. The remaining wall sections and the new support must form one assessed structural solution.
Read more ↗Load-bearing wall removal and steel beam installation
Creating more space starts with a design for the existing building. Wall removal, temporary support and steel installation are coordinated as one structural operation.
Read more ↗Permits for removing a load-bearing wall in the Netherlands
Changing a load-bearing structure can require permission for the technical building activity. Check the requirements for your specific address and plan before scheduling the work.
Read more ↗Steel beams, columns and frames for your renovation
A beam, portal frame or complete steel frame creates different possibilities for a new opening. The appropriate arrangement depends on the entire load path, including the supporting structure below.
Read more ↗Removing a load-bearing wall in an apartment
An apartment renovation involves your home and the shared building. Structural information, owners’ association agreements and access through communal areas all belong in the preparation.
Read more ↗Load-bearing wall removal in a terraced or corner house
A more open ground floor begins with the structure of your particular house. The original layout, later extensions and any plans upstairs need to be considered together.
Read more ↗Connecting your kitchen and living room
Create a layout that feels more open and works in everyday use. Coordinate the structural opening with the kitchen, circulation, lighting and the finish of the new room.
Read more ↗Structural drawings for a load-bearing wall opening
Clear drawings connect the calculation to the work on site. They identify the existing and proposed situation and the details needed to build the assessed solution.
Read more ↗Load-bearing wall removal with agreed finishing
A successful opening needs a clear boundary between structural work and a finished room. Specify repairs, waste removal and the handover to other trades before the work starts.
Read more ↗Stairwell openings for a new staircase
A permanent staircase to the attic or a better connection between floors starts with a well-designed opening. The stair, the existing floor and the surrounding structure need to work together. Discuss the complete scope with Draagmuur-Concurrent.
Read more ↗Cutting a stairwell in a concrete floor
A concrete stairwell needs more than accurate cutting. The floor must remain structurally suitable during and after the work. Identify the floor system and agree the design before planning execution.
Read more ↗Creating a stairwell in a timber floor
A permanent staircase can make an attic easier to use. In a timber floor, the joists, their bearings and the edges of the new opening need careful coordination with the staircase design.
Read more ↗Enlarging or relocating a stairwell opening
A new staircase may not fit the existing opening. Enlargement or relocation can improve the route between floors, but also affects structural edges and landing space. Assess the existing and proposed arrangement together.
Read more ↗Structural calculations for a stairwell opening
A stairwell calculation connects the staircase design to the existing floor. It considers the surrounding structure and supports as well as the opening itself.
Read more ↗What does a stairwell opening cost?
A stairwell budget involves more than cutting the floor. The existing structure, staircase and access determine the work required. An itemised quotation makes inclusions and separate commissions clear.
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