New opening in existing cinder block wall
New opening in existing cinder block wall
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I'm looking for some advice for a new opening in a cinder block and brick veneer wall.
I would like to know how close I can place one side of the opening to the corner of the building.
The wall consists of 6" cinder block with a 4" brick veneer.
The opening is approximately 128" wide.
I'm thinking 24" of remaining cinder block from the corner should provide sufficient bearing for the steel lintel for the cinder block (the cinder block is considered the load bearing component of the structure).
However I would like to decrease the 24" if possible and was considering supporting the lintel with a column/trimmer.
Can the steel lintel be supported with a 6x6 wood column and reduce the distance to 12"?
Are there any rules for minimum distance from a corner to the opening?
I would like to know how close I can place one side of the opening to the corner of the building.
The wall consists of 6" cinder block with a 4" brick veneer.
The opening is approximately 128" wide.
I'm thinking 24" of remaining cinder block from the corner should provide sufficient bearing for the steel lintel for the cinder block (the cinder block is considered the load bearing component of the structure).
However I would like to decrease the 24" if possible and was considering supporting the lintel with a column/trimmer.
Can the steel lintel be supported with a 6x6 wood column and reduce the distance to 12"?
Are there any rules for minimum distance from a corner to the opening?






RE: New opening in existing cinder block wall
Check your local building codes..
RE: New opening in existing cinder block wall
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
RE: New opening in existing cinder block wall
Since this is an exterior wall, you must also justify any direct wind load coming into the jamb (from the window or door in the opening).
DaveAtkins
RE: New opening in existing cinder block wall
RE: New opening in existing cinder block wall
RE: New opening in existing cinder block wall
DaveAtkins
RE: New opening in existing cinder block wall
RE: New opening in existing cinder block wall
Brick veneer to be supported by a 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 5/16" lintel with min 4" bearing on the existing brick.