Recent content by Martcarp

Architects just stated it needs to be built up to catch the rafters. Very none descript! So I’ll build it up flush to top of collars then run full lengths over. I’ll likely cut some right angled ply and fit them to help brace them against slipping outwards too.

There should be an image in my second message on this thread. I’d does say advertisements removed but I can still see the image. let me know if you can’t and I’ll try repost it

absolutely could build up existing plates between rafters then run a new whole Length. Just don’t like the amount of movement there’ll be, although I could also fix to top of joists to solidify it all. Im going back to architects just wondered if I was overthinking it. Definitely need the...

Thanks for the reply, advertising links removed I am having new joists but not at this end. This will be behind the dwarf wall and doesn’t require new joists or them being reinforced. advertising links removed

Hi all, advertising links removed just got plans back for converting and adding dormer to trussed roof. issue I’ve got is plans state existing rafters (which are staying) to be reinforced from ridge to wall plate… simple! Or not. the existing trusses sit on the wall plate via the collars...