Recent content by jimAuk

Yes, like now. Nice sunny day outside and garage doors open. LED lights do time, off but not pre built socket to take anything off. I think the option of a second light system would keep things simpler. Maybe a PIR? Actually just thinking how the PIR system works on other lights we...

Hi We have electric up and over garage doors, is there anyway to get the garage light to come on when the doors open electronically? There is a very dim set of 3 LED's that come on, on the door motor opener, but would be nice to have main light come one. The LEDs are 12V, so could a...

Because as I said, I come to my own judgement following advice. SE, will be ultimate guide. Unlike your very useless info.

Well Ok, you are my exception FMT :oops:

Thanks FMT.. I do not take it personally, but others do. My motto on forums is "trust no one, believe nothing!"

The red line is the current proposed RSJ, with floor joists running at 90 to this, @ size of 225 X 75 @ 400 cts. I am (+builder) thinking that putting the RSJ as per purple line is best, and then running joists (as above) at 90 to this which is as shown by the gree lines. This would give...

The purple line is the proposed RSJ, but the builder (and I ) think the red line is the better position.

i dont under stand your reply?

Why not?

Which colour purple or red?

My question relates to the drawing below. The guy that drew the plans is not an architect, therefore I am finishing off the work with the builder and structural engineer to finalise the roof structure which is also a roof terrace (hence the larger beams) The way he drew it is shown via the...

It Ok I have found it. http://jrpcad.co.uk/Timber_Span_Tables.aspx 5.1m