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Originally Posted by Frank Z
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yes, i had absolutely intended to do as much of it myself as possible and for equipment and materials I still come out with a large ammount to spend. another snag that i ran into that may push the building of the room well into 2007 is the estimates I have been getting for the removal of a load bearing wall, and adding of supports that will hold up the celing once the center post is removed. (the theater is going in the basement)
has anyone ever had a wall removed in their home? especially a basement wall that has a main support in it? the numbers i am getting from engineers and contractors are just not making sense to me. ten to fifteen thousand to build and install a 16 foot wide support with 2 steel beams on each side (instead of in the middle, under the load point) and a large steel beam 16 feet long across the top, taking the weight of the upstairs.
I just dont get why the cost will be so high when i will be doing all of the ripping out of drywall, 2x4's, ducting, wiring and rebuilding after the support is installed.
here is a quick sketch of the rooms as they are now, and what i want to do.