Cutting an opening in a CMU wall
Cutting an opening in a CMU wall
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We are doing a remodel at our church that consists of cutting a large opening in a CMU load bearing wall. My question is in regards to supporting the bricks above the opening during demo before we set in our steel supporting beam and column.
Bricks are 6 1/8" wide and the wall is about 10' high. We would like the opening to be 7.5' tall x 16' wide.
What, if any, is the best way to support the bricks above the opening during demo?
Thanks
Bricks are 6 1/8" wide and the wall is about 10' high. We would like the opening to be 7.5' tall x 16' wide.
What, if any, is the best way to support the bricks above the opening during demo?
Thanks





RE: Cutting an opening in a CMU wall
Or are you describing the problem as if the entire wall might fail because the load remains, but the masonry are being removed?
RE: Cutting an opening in a CMU wall
I like to debate structural engineering theory -- a lot. If I challenge you on something, know that I'm doing so because I respect your opinion enough to either change it or adopt it.
RE: Cutting an opening in a CMU wall
@KootK: Thanks for the comment about the church renovation fails! We are definitely discussing contracting this out to take care of this issue.
We've looked at and brainstormed quite a few options just wanted to have some more eyes on it.
Thanks
RE: Cutting an opening in a CMU wall
RE: Cutting an opening in a CMU wall