Thank you, I really appreciate the input.
Yes, purlins (thank you for the correct spelling :oops:) are set in the gables. You can see them sticking out (just) from the outside. My rationale of being able to take that piece out is that at the moment that piece of purlin only supports that bit...
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I'm looking into the possibility to extend the loft with a (possibly two) dormers. The roof construction has 2 perlins each side (4 in total) each in 3 pieces supported by brick pillars (I know.... tell me about it). In the past, one wall has been removed which led to 1 brick pillar to be...