Trusted Structural Steel Experts

I and J Construction. Expert RSJ Beam Installations In Yorkshire

When you want extensions or chimney breast removals for your home, you must contact the professionals.

With over 25 years of experience I and J Construction specialise in RSJ structural steel supports. These are the building elements that ensure your home remains structuraly safe.

All our installations have a structural engineers certificate, include removal of all debris, full plastering and woodwork, and ensure your home is left a clean and tidy condition.

Our Services

Specialist RSJ steel installations for home extensions and chimney removals.

RSJ Beams

Expert fitting of structural steel beams to safely support your home extension.

Chimney Breast Removal

Complete chimney breast removals including re-plastering and debris removal within two days.

RSJ Installations.

RSJs are crucial for safely removing walls to create open spaces in your home. Here we emphasizes the importance of professional expertise for structural changes.

Imagine walking into your living room, and it feels cramped, boxed in. You’ve been dreaming of a more open, airy space, where light dances freely and gatherings feel less confined. The solution? Removing a wall to merge rooms and create that much-desired openness. But hold your sledgehammers, folks. This isn’t a simple DIY project; it’s a venture requiring the precision and expertise of seasoned professionals. Here’s why!

When you decide to remove a wall, especially one that’s load-bearing, you’re tampering with the very skeleton of your house. Think of load-bearing walls as the vertebrae in your spine. Just as your spine keeps you upright, these walls keep your home standing tall. Remove a vertebra without replacing its support, and you’re asking for a collapse. This is where the mighty RSJ (Rolled Steel Joist) steps in like a superhero.

RSJs are robust steel beams designed to bear loads that once depended on your now-absent wall. They distribute the weight above, ensuring your roof, floors, and everything else stay exactly where they belong. Without an RSJ, you’re risking a catastrophic structural failure. Picture a bookshelf crammed with books; if you remove the middle shelf, the books come tumbling down. The RSJ is that essential middle shelf in your house.ite your text here...

Here’s a simple breakdown: you’ve decided the wall must go. First, an engineer or structural expert needs to assess the wall's role. They’ll determine the type and size of RSJ required. Too small, and it won’t handle the load; too big, and you’re wasting money and space. Next, a meticulous plan is crafted. Professionals will prop up temporary supports before the wall is removed, ensuring the house doesn’t shift or settle improperly during the process.

Once the wall is out, the RSJ is carefully fitted. This isn’t as easy as sliding a beam into place. It involves precise calculations, cuts, and sometimes reinforcing the joists it connects to. The process requires an experienced hand, trained to notice the minute shifts and stresses that indicate whether everything is correctly aligned. Each bolt and weld is critical, ensuring the beam holds firm for decades to come.

Why not DIY? Well, beyond the risk of your house collapsing, there are myriad subtleties only professionals understand. They know how to handle the hidden surprises that old homes often hide – crumbling masonry, unexpected wiring, and quirky construction from a bygone era. Plus, let’s talk regulations. Building codes are strict for a reason: they keep you safe. A professional ensures everything is up to code, which isn’t just about legality – it’s about your family’s safety.

Let’s not forget the human element. A trusted contractor brings peace of mind. You can sip your coffee while they handle the heavy lifting, quite literally. Imagine attempting this yourself, halfway through realizing your house has shifted slightly, cracks appearing ominously. The stress alone is worth the investment in a professional.

Visualize this: a family removes a wall themselves, skips the RSJ, and six months later their ceiling starts sagging. Cracks snake up the walls, doors jam, and suddenly the dream of an open space becomes a nightmare of repairs and escalating costs.

Conversely, a professional job transforms that same space seamlessly, the RSJ hidden yet doing its vital job, the family enjoying their expansive, light-filled room with confidence.

The takeaway? Removing a wall to open up your space is a fantastic idea, but it’s a job for the pros. RSJs are the unsung heroes, ensuring your home remains safe, stable, and stunning. Don’t risk it. Call in the experts, sit back, and watch your dream space come to life without a hitch.

In summary, while it’s tempting to grab a hammer and channel your inner DIY enthusiast, structural changes are a whole different ball game.

Respect the importance of RSJs and the expertise needed to install them. Trust me, your future self – and your house – will thank you.

Home Refurbishments.

Our specialist teams can fully refurbish your property. From removing a chimney breast to removing walls and opening up your home so that it is open plan.

We pride ourselves on our quality of work and finish. All our work conforms to British building standards, and wherever walls and chimneys are removed we provide a full structural engineers report

The Finished Room After Refurbishment

After removing a wall, installing RSJ beams, the work was completed with full plastering and new woodwork

Removing A Wall And Using RSJ Beams

Our client wanted a wall removing to open up the ground floor of their property.

Bi-Fold Doors.

Enjoy more light into your property by having bi-fold doors, expertly supplied and installed by the team at I and J Construction.

Reinforced Fixings Locks And Hinges

Our bifold door sets have security features from Yale which keeps your home safe.

High Quality Bi Fold Doors

Superb quality doors in various colours and styles to enhance your home.