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Old un thanks for all the effort youve gone to in writing that post. I spoke with my architect this morning. He has stated that the following is fine Collars every 3rd rafter -M12 bolts and dogs to rafters 1 central hanger from the ridge to the steel with cross beam to rafters. 1...

Woody , i hate to say it but "My roofer did his own thing and didnt follow the plans." :evil: :roll:

Raygun , thanks for the reply. Ive had a local quality builder / carpenter up today and he's recommended the following. 8x2 purlins with angled struts down to 8x2 collars every 4th rafter. All M10 bolted with dogs in the joints. I spoke with my roofer to give him this guidence and he...

OM Woody , i get that , but would binders running across the joists and attached the rafters at the eaves help.? Would noggins running between the joists help , then attached to the rafters at the eaves and plate?

This is my roof so far.Its pretty basic. My archtects drawings dont explain a lot,only the steel and rafter size. The roofer said that i should keep it open inside the roof (as there was so much space)and in order for him to do this he would put vertical hangers down all around 1 metre up...

Cheers , thanks for the advice. Floated concrete it will be

I have a new build porch which is open to the elements entirely on one side. I want the super smooth finish of a mortar screed -100mm deep , rather that the bobbly effect of tamped concrete. Will the screed be ok outside ? :wink: Thanks again

254, is a big ol beam, must be spanning a decent length. The span is 5600. Bloody architect. Everything he touches is laiden with problems , glitches and complications , but he never thinks ahead of his next daft direction.

Thank you - sounds like good advice

My architect wanted a 254 x 146 steel RSJ , level with the plate from one side of this bunglow extention to the other , sitting on the inner skin. The problem is that the top of the steel will protrude outside ....through the roof The carpenter has suggested cutting it at an angle on both...

Cheers Woody - your a gem

Thanks for the reply The measurement from the top of my ceiling joist to the top if my window frame is 210mm , so im thinking that im to light on insulation and the building inspector wont be happy. This is my concern. Does this make sense to you guys and do you have any suggestions as to...

The chippies who have put on a narrow flat roof above a hallway on a new extention have used 5" ceiling joists. 5x25mm=125mm. Current b regs require 270mm. If i put in that much ill hav to lower the ceiling. Any ideas please?. :wink:

I'll shortly be tiling my single storey extention with standard sized clay tiles. One corner of the roof is rounded off as you can see on the attached plan.It will also have bonnets if that helps. I have tiled two gable ended roofs before but this is a bit more advanced. Please can...

No , they dont do any eaves lintels over 2700. Why do these lintels have a 75 flap sticking out on them? Ill have to get the Architect to give me some guidence. Trouble is ----hes not the easiest to get in touch with.

Jeds, Thats for the reply. I used the catnic product delector and it came up with found a box lintel ----http://www.catnic.com/lintels/CN55A.aspx Ive got cavity walls so this must sit on top of the inner skin??? They only supply these up to 2700 !!

This is my first post so please be gentle with me. Ive done some searches but cant find the advice i need ...so here goes . Clay tiled roof - custom roof being cut in in 2 weeks so im preparing. Ive been building this single storey extention.It has a hipped roof over the main section and a...