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Thanks shytalkz. Forgot to mention in the last post that it will be slate roof covering, so i'm sure it will be ok. It does seem these days as though things are over engineered, the victorians seemed to know a thing or two about building work, I wonder how many of todays buildings will be around...

Thanks again shytalkz, I think I will risk using them singly, am i right in thinking vertically is the best option, also when birds mouthing the rafters on to the purlin is there a minimum or maximum amount to notch out

Another query for shytalkz if he's reading this. I've just been offered some 8" x 3" purlins which have been taken out of a bungalow roof. Would I still need to fit them as a pair and is it acceptable to re-use them (won't know what grade they are, if any, and the bungalow would of been built...

I was having trouble sleeping one night and flicking through tv channels, came across an interesting program all about gps, (only caught part of the program) Apparently it was all developed for US military as a way to track and rescue soldiers on the ground in war zones. There are something like...

I'd better print it off for future reference :wink:

I though it was worth a thread to thank the many board members who give up time and provide very useful information for the other members, I know forum's are based on sharing information, but some of the detailed answers given are excellent, and i'm sure have helped many diy'er I won't name...

Ok thanks very much, When you say 2 pairs is that 2 bolted together ?

thanks shytalkz, the span is 12 ft wall to wall

Thanks noseall and shytalkz. What if i was to put 2 purlins in at approx 4' and 8' what size rafters could i use then and what size purlins would you recommend

I'm building a lean to outbuilding which will connect exsisting outbuildings to the house, one outbuilding is being converted into a utility room. Progress on brickwork is slow due to weather either freezing or raining, so i'm working out plans for the roof Rafters will be about 11' 6" from...

My post on page 3 of this thread suggested that the op needed professional help, or supervision, he could quite easily of caused an accident with loose hub nuts mismatched pads, sticking calipers. Is working on brakes on a road going vehicle really the place to learn mechanical skills, as...

What is the age and mileage of the car, if it is high mileage i would suggest a compression test,

Thanks for your replies roughcaster and shytalkz, just to clarify is that ratio 1 cement 2 lime 9 sand, thanks

If i use hydrated lime, cement and building sand in a mortar mix, can i just add the lime in powdered form, or does it have to be soaked in water first. I'm thinking 1:1:5 mix does that sound ok

Thats where we got all materials from for the mill, thanks again noseall, brother in law is going stafford way on monday so will ask him to call in if he has time

ok thanks noseall, although you are not that far from me, we did some work in the windmill in stafford a couple of years ago

any idea where you obtained them noseall, or was it from one of your local merchants

What is the best method of fixing insulation and plasterboard to 20 mm battens, can adhesives be used, or am i better sticking to drywall screws (although struggling to find 90mm drywall screws) Walls have to be battened because of uneven brickwork, (old outbuilding) and the walls are covered in...

The torque wrench will enable you to "torque" nuts correctly if you have all the correct settings (workshop manual) Final tightening should not be done with an impact wrench, if you use the impact wrench the nuts could already be over tightened before you use the torque wrench, make sure that...

I'm sure you're right noseall, but the mot certificate is a certificate of roadwortiness for the day it was tested, people rely on it to much, anyone can play around with the vehicle during the year. Parts of the mot test are actually in my opinion not strict enough, a vehicle with a big nail or...