I've seen the jack Ian is referring to on This Old House but can't seem to find one on the internet.
- Matt Small
----- Original Message -----
From: Erika L Walker-Arnold
To: CF-Community
Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2003 3:26 PM
Subject: RE: Installing a new fireplace
yeah. Hire a contractor or don't do it. :D
Seriously, you really wanna be responsible for messing with a load
bearing wall?
<shudders>
Probably have to use jacks to support it, then put in a header or a
steel frame and supports, reinforced by connecting to the original studs
is going to be my best guess as a do-it-yourselfer.
Cheers,
Erika
-----Original Message-----
From: Matthew Small [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2003 3:20 PM
To: CF-Community
Subject: Installing a new fireplace
Anybody on the list ever installed a new window in a load-bearing wall
where there was no window before? I just bought a new gas fireplace and
I plan on installing it in a wall with no presently existing window or
opening, on the bottom floor ofa tow-story house. I am sure I can do
all of the work myself, but I am concerned about suporting the second
story when cutting through two of the studs that support it. I've know
that I should support it, but I am wondering about the best way to do
so. Is there a floor jack or anything like that I can use in a finished
houe so I don't tear up the floor? Anybody have any advice at all about
doing this?
Thanks,
Matt Small
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