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Im replacing old tiles with new ones, so same weight in the end. Good question regarding the silver stuff, the roof currently is complete crap, patched up all over, it seems to be some temporary waterproofing sheet.

@catlad we’re going to be replacing all tiles, so sounds like that would be a good moment for that change. But if we first build the supporting wall and only then take the beam off, shouldn’t matter right?

any feedback guys?

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thanks for replies everyone! @noseall - So if it's positioned in the lower 1/3, it would make it a rafter tie rather than collar tie correct? The thing is there already is a horizontal rafter tie on the bottom marked in blue, sitting on the rc beam. @catlad - it's a residential property, in...

Hey guys, I'm converting an attic to a loft. I think the construction is a bit unusual, like a combination of king post and queen post. Is the beam marked in red a collar tie or a stranding beam? Do you think I can safely remove it or shift it higher or lower/flush with the base? PS. right...

My wc actually empties straight down, into a soil stack, hence i’m not sure how to best plug into it wirhout moving or raising my wc. As to the pipe going up to the vent, no idea what it is, but right behind the wall where it starts is my bathtub drain, could it be the vent for it?

Hey guys, I’m installing a saniflo macerating toilet, but having trouble finding a good spot to discharge the 22mm pipe to. option 1- discharge right into where my current WC goes. The problem is i dont have access to neighbour underneath my house, so I would have to raise the WC or somehow...

Thanks for the info, yup, it's a superfoil. My house will be naturally ventilated for the most part, I also got whirliebirds on the roof, ceiling fans and large windows. What I'm trying to avoid is the roof itself acting like an oven after it heats up during the day.

anyone? :D

Hey guys, I live in Singapore, where it's 30 degrees year round. I'm converting an attic space into a loft. I've just had the roof shingles replaced (clay) and an aluminium bubble foil radiant barrier installed underneath. My question is, would I benefit from installing rockwool insulation...