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    Joist Hanger selection for 6x2 Garden Building base?

    I've spent way too long trying to work out which type of joist hangers I should use for the base of my garden room/office. Too many options at quite big price differences. I'm using 6x2 (145x45) C24. Would these be strong enough - Simpson Strong-tie THM230/47 Mono Truss Hanger 47mm ? In the...
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    Loft insulation - 125mm Joists

    I’m looking to add insulation to my loft. The joists are 125mm Is there a problem with putting 100mm between the joists, and then 170mm on top? Will the 25mm gap be an issue? I assume the top roll will probably settle and fill the gap?
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    Concrete block pile foundation for shed - how to level?

    I am planning on building a couple of garden buildings, one 30sqm, and another smaller 'practice shed' that is around 9sqm. Both are on a hill, the smaller building on a steeper bit of land than the larger one (which is flat-ish mostly). Due to the location, materials have to be transported by...
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    Basements - what is meant by a protected stairs?

    Hi, I am looking at buying a house, it currently has a basement that is being used as a computer room. I'm assuming that officially its just a 'storage room'. I was looking at what would need to be done to allow me to use it as somewhere to have the PC, which I guess would make it...
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