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I am replacing a double dimmer,same as I have, a push on/off switch which feeds wall lights on one switch and ceiling light with the other.(All was working OK, just wanted metal switch) I have put wires as they were on first switch, live to ~ on switch 1, bridged to ~ on switch 2, then L1 on...

The brace in photo's 3 and 4, is fixed to a 4 x 3 that sits on a wall plate one end, and the load bearing wall across the centre of the house. Having looked closely, the point where I would make the 2nd cut, the brace will only make contact over a partition wall, between the bathroom and back...

I agree. New opening in bedroom, missing purlin altogether. Now have to look at fitting double trimming joists, as current joists run perpendicular to hatch placement. Need to find where current joists are supported over bay window area, to get the length and see if I can get joist hangers in? I...

Dereekoo, The rafters are "resting" on the purlin i.e. edge to edge, weird, eh? They built houses different in the 40's. Defies my understanding of load displacement. I read up regards the rafters and with the sizes and loads with reference to spacing of rafters, I was impressed with a web page...

Dereekoo, The rafters are resting on the top of the purlin. There is a load bearing wall running parallel under the purlin from front to back of the house, and the brace is bird's beak to the purlin, and nailed to the 3x2 that rests on the wall plate, across the joists and onto another...

Thanks for your speedy reply. It would give me an extra 6" of head room, would mean I could get into the loft on hands and knees instead of crawling, and I wouldn't have to make good the hole in the ceiling. These openings were not intended as access to storage when the houses were built, I know...

First time on here, so go gently with me. I already have a loft access and ladder, but I need to get a wider wooden ladder fitted. Where the original opening is, on the landing, is preferred, but there is a 7" X 3" purlin holding 3" X 2" rafters in the way which means up to now, I have had to...