Recent content by Robert B

That's great Tony, thank you. I've sent you a message...

Hi Tony, It's a end terrace property. I've actually just tried to contact you before I saw your reply to this! Thanks for letting me know what happened in your case Adam - shame, I'm not sure we can have an extension where we are. All the best, Rob

Real shame we had no outcome from this. Like the two above I have the same problem and can't find a SE able to visit! Anyone know of a good SE in North Somerset!?

Is there any need for the ridge beam support if I add collars? Anyone out there!? :-)

I can see that sistering the purlins would add weight, but I imagine that weight would go through the walls, which should be ok, no? I do appreciate your patience with me John, thanks for your help! I'll add some photos on the off chance that some amazing solution comes from them! The...

More tree trunks! I guess no SE would pass these but they've held the house up for 150 years!

Tree trunk!

Thanks John. Cant help but keep thinking of solutions though: Surely beefing up the purlins should help? I imagine the struts are there to stop the purlin from bowing, so if the purlins are stronger by being sistered, then less likely to bow? no? I agree an SE would be great, but I'll be...

Thanks for clarifying, John. Sounds like this'll be difficult then. :(

Hi John, I am sorry but I'm a bit confused as to what you mean. Hey Ian, thanks for your reply. That sounds mental!