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Any advice please

Hi All, The SE came around today and purposed and few options. Option 1 : Joists - 6x2 to sit on existing 4x2 held together with metal screw\nail plates. Rafters - 7x2 to be bolted to the side of existing rafters (4x2). Option 2: Joists - 7x3 to sit next to the 4x2 bolted together...

Hi, Thank you for your reply. Yes, Its a 1930's semi bungalow. The staircase was just an idea I had that I left in the drawing but will install a pull down ladder. I was going to put in steels, but then thought might be an overkill for just storage. Also I intend to carry out the work...

Hi All, I am planning on creating a loft space for storage use only. Currently the loft\roof is supported by purlins and collar's. The plan is to remove the collar's as the are approx. 1.5m high from the the floor(ceiling joists). Reason for this that they are in the way an accessing...