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Its 356mm. The span is quite long at 8m. I was a bit shocked when i saw them craning it off tbh, but that is what was specified.

Thanks Pete. That was the first thing i did when I saw it. The builders are continuing work, but they have confirmed they wont cover or conceal anything before BCO has been out to examine the structure. I will post an update with what they say :)

They are intending to build up either side of the stack with vertical beams into the dormer structure. This should (theoretically) secure the beams in place and stop any movement. The other side of the beam is on a 100mm steel bearing on the party wall opposite

I spoke to the builders today and its looks like that is intended to be permanent. There is a steel bearer on the top which is at to spec, and they have bolted the timbers together, and will put timber frames up each side. I've spoken to building control and they said it was "unusual", but...

We are currently having a hip to gable loft conversion done, and having the steels put in, the builders have built up the side wall with c16 carcassing timber. Has anyone seen anything like this before? I'v checked the plans, which simply state "build up wall", but don't give a spec. I...