Opening in Balloon framed wall

[dumaszarktek]

Anyone ever create an opening in a balloon framed wall? This is on the first floor of an exterior wall, 3 story home.
I am concerned about the means and methods of demo as an architect. I do have a struct. engineer on the job.

I am thinking to cinch ea stud with (2)C3x6 and (4)1/2" bolts @ 5" o.c. vert. and transfer that load to 9" LVL's that rest on
(2) temporary 2x4 walls. I estimated the load on ea stud at 1385 lbs.

Please let me know your thoughts.

 

[XR250]

Let the GC figure it out.

 

[dumaszarktek]

I could take that approach but there's a chance they don't understand the situation of the joists they are supporting
have only a nailed connection to the wall.

 

[XR250]

There is a lot of liability in a shoring plan. I typically will not do one.
Convey to the GC your concerns in a construction meeting.

 

[dumaszarktek]

good advice, I am best to stay away from it.