Recent content by Dennisthedog

  1. D

    Floor joists supporting roof load?

    In a loft conversion where new larger floor joists span from eaves to centre spine wall to eaves, is it possible to substitute roof purlins (& supports) with a structural stud wall which is built off these new floor joists rather than off a steel beam, if the floor joists are of a larger S.E...
  2. D

    Floor joist size

    My 1st post so please go easy :) I am proposing to do a loft conversion on a traditional build 1950's Bungalow, and would like to know guide figure for this: Outer wall to load bearing internal wall (approx central) is a span of 3.70metres, roof pitch is 36degrees (concrete tiled), i...
Back
Top