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Thans for getting back to me, I will attach some photos when I go back on site today to show you what I mean. I'm looking to install the new subfloor to give a downstairs ceiling height of 2.1.. That's why the wall plate would line up with the lintel above the door. What happens if there is...

I'm not sure mice would travel through an air brick tbh but nevertheless to create an area to mount to I would suggest you simply raise the area surrounding the air brick to match the height of the air brick. This would give you a perfect rectangular border to fix the mesh to. Raise it by adding...

Hi Maymo, Why don't you attach a sketch so it is easier to understand which wall you are referring to and which face of the original property had been extended. Do not seal the air brick, it is necessary for good ventilation. As for the attic gap, I would simply put down wooden flooring to...

Hi! I have been reading through lots of posts on this forum and I think I have most of the information I need so I'm looking for clarification or confirmation on details pls I have removed the old subfloor in my property which was poorly installed on joust hangers embedded into the masonry...

@tony I am currently removing the subfloor to lower it and install a new layout for the staircase so access wouldn't be an issue. I'm going to speak to a SE and see what he/she comes up with!

Ah that makes sense..

Thanks for the replies, the roof did have a purlin each side of the pitch and I'm looking to replace one of them. Those steel beams are huge! @noseall. And the span is only abit longer than my house so perhaps mine will also be fairly deep. I have a steel beam which is 150x150 and that is...

Hello! I am looking to replace a purlin in my roof because the purlin is in two lengths and is supported by a prop at the point of overlap. I want to replace it with a single length of timber which does not need a prop underneath it. The span between gable wall end and party wall is 4900mm...