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As per title really - is it ok to hang joists on a joist which is already supported at either end on joist hangers? I'm looking to get rid of the ugly timbers which are below ceiling level under a flat roof which is part of an extension from many years ago (1980's). It's a bungalow and the...

Hi, I'm looking for advice on installing an RSJ to support some joists above bi-fold doors in a garage. The building has 6x2 joists running 5.5m front to back on hangers on an 8x3 joist which runs above the bi-folds which are 4.2m wide. I'm looking to add some additional "insurance" support...

I'm sure this has been discussed many times, so apologies in advance, but I'm struggling to get firm advice on depth and width of footings required for a single storey, single skin, block built detached garage. The ground is soil then clay. It is compact and hasn't been "disturbed" for over 40...

Does anyone happen to know if you're allowed to build two 30m2 detached outbuildings next to each other, thus avoiding the costs (and hassle) of Building Regs? I've been getting very mixed messages regarding footing depth / width for a single storey, single skin brick / block built garage. I...