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    using a site like steelbeamcalculator.co.uk

    Hi, has anyone used the above site for submission of calcs to BC? I'm still going to use a structural engineer for my calcs as I've got quite a complex roof design. I thought the website might be useful for doing a lot of the pre thinking as I'm in the process if getting prices for...
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    Need to fill hole in wall!

    I like the expanding foam option, I've even seen people use expanding foam and lumps of stone, brick rather than messing with mortar especially when if the mortar is mixed to wet much of it can run into the cavity causing other possible issues.
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    building a load bearing wall on a concrete slab

    Thank you gents, I'm still at the planning permission stage. I'd thought about the beam approach but am looking to reduce the use of high value materials (RSJs) and consultant fees where possible (limiting it to where its absolutely necessary and can't be designed out). I built a...
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    building a load bearing wall on a concrete slab

    Hi, I'm in the process of converting a bungalow into a chalet and would like to build an internal wall that will also support the first floor joists and perhaps the roof I think I may need to dig a channel through the existing solid concrete floor and pour a strip foundation but wanted to see...
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