Recent content by nicola armstrong

thanks Tony, i used a 100 x 100 as you suggested.

hi, i need to create an opening from a first floor extension into the existing house. the existing ceilings are elevated (2.4m not vaulted exactly, but the joists were fitted above wall plate level. the new ceiling will be at wall plate level, 2.1m). my problem is, the the height of the door...

sorry, forgot to reply to your comments. thanks very much.

No we would need to do any work required for the steel.

by the way the roof hasn't been built yet, we are currently doing blockwork...

hi, for our first floor extension we have decided to change a hip roof into gable end, which will give us more space to use in the loft (not habitable). planning have given us verbal approval subject to the consultation period. for the hip roof we were advised that the structure could be built...

yes these are available and have now been ordered. thanks very much.

hi, i am building an extension onto a 260mm wall (old building regs: 100mm block, 60mm cavity, 100mm block) and need to fit 2 windows into it. standard full lintels are the metal type for a 300mm wall. so would I use 2 x 100mm concrete lintels? Do they need to be tied together or just fitted...

thanks again. sorted !!

ok thanks for the info. so, something like this (from your comments and talking to the builder): 1. Prop existing joists from the kitchen. 2. Cut the existing joists (giving allowance to connect them to joist hangers later) 3. Cut out wall plate between joists (wall plate is sitting on the...

Hi, I am building a small extension on top of an existing kitchen (flat GRP roof) and have been advised by the structural engineer that I should increase joists from 6 x 2 to 7 x 2 (span is 4m). The question is: do I need to remove the existing joists or can i just place new joists in the...

Thanks for all the advice. I spoke to the builder and we will go for DPC as a cavity tray and fit a couple of vents just to be safe. Thanks again, very helpful.

Hi, just a quick question... For a block and block wall (it will be built above an existing kitchen), my QS has given me a breakdown which has included 'cavity tray using 600mm DPM - 1 roll'. Does this mean the builder simply lays a layer of DPM at the beginning of the build, on top of the...

OK understood - starting tomorrow. Thanks !!!

thanks again Doggit... sorry just one last question, excuse my ignorance - so is it stronger to put the new 2 x 4s on top of the joists (i.e. at 90 deg to the binders) or is it stronger to put the new 2 x 4 in line with the binders (i.e. at 90 deg to the existing joists)... and I'll check the...