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Certainly Crafty, support the structure down on to the ceiling joists, but I would not advise lowering the tank as you will probably find you need the head of water. Regards JohnCo.

Like I said, the stud work is supporting the joist section of the trusses in the centre. Can`t see the link though. Regards JohnCo.

You`ll probably find that there is a supporting wall underneath! Regards JohnCo.

Hello Alan, can`t help with calcs. but I`ve a `little ` experience! Is the mortar, lime or cement based? Either way, use solid engineers as padstones. On the breast wall can you get 2 courses deep by 9" by 13.5" wide? On the other end 3 courses deep by 4" by 27" on the bottom course will be...

Better still, get longer screws and fix into the brick/blockwork behind! Regards JohnCo Sorry, too enthusiastic! Just realised you`re probably on about stud walling! :roll:

Sometimes, a chimney is found to be built straight up with no kick in it (you can see daylight when looking up it) and rain can sometimes get down to an upstairs room. Solve the problem with a chimney cowl. However , if the damp is on the ground floor, it is probably coming up past the damp...

A structual engineer will cost a small fortune! IF, and only IF, the lintel has three coursies of bricks on it under the joists, you MAY get away with it, but if the bearings are on soft blockwork also, then the only way is replace with either a 4"by 6" concrete or heavy duty box steel. Mind...