I am converting the loft of an old single story building 30ft x 20 ft. I have PP and I have been allowed to fit a window in each gable end. With a 650mm window I need a 950mm lintel. There are only 12 courses of bricks above the new lintel but the brickwork may support some roof weight as there is a small beam under the ridge that sits on the apex of the gable.
Can anyone tell me if I will need to use acrow?. Is it possible to use 1 acrow in the middle of the span and use a Strongboy top and bottom of the acrow. My problem is I have no joists in yet and the ceiling below is held up just by some old 3 x 2s- so no where to brace the acrow.
Thanks for any assistance
Can anyone tell me if I will need to use acrow?. Is it possible to use 1 acrow in the middle of the span and use a Strongboy top and bottom of the acrow. My problem is I have no joists in yet and the ceiling below is held up just by some old 3 x 2s- so no where to brace the acrow.
Thanks for any assistance