Recent content by RashDIYMan

Don't see how installing furrings will give better/more pitch than 150mm in 3m? Can you explain please? So, If I sit the timbers on the brickwork, can you advise how you would secure these to the blockwork?

I've googled quite a lot on this subject, and the information/advice is very sparse. If you can send me links pertinent to my question I would really appreciate it. That's why I have ended up asking the question here.

Thanks for the response. That's what I have seen on various forums, and hence the question. Seems to be a 50% split/divided opinion. Would love to see an example of flat roof with no wall plate, but nothing on the internet.

Hi, i thought the pitch was less! It was based on various (loads) YT videos to be honest, I'm no expert, it's been a steep learning curve from the start of the project. I would have gone with a builder, but the quotes were 100% more than what I worked out as the total cost, and times are a bit...

Hi, looking for some advice on the roof installation, for a garden office/outbuilding. The building is constructed from brickwork, double skin, with cavity wall insulation (50mm). It will have a flat roof, span of 3metres. The joists will be 6 x 2, large roof, there will be over 20 joists in...