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Cheers guys for the responses. Makes interesting reading. Still waiting on SE response, given that we are so close to Christmas / new years I doubt a response will be sent this side of the year. Will defo post an update on here once received.

Hi all, Thanks for the responses. SE has recommended welding 10mm steel plate to the underside of the steel beams. Although this is the same SE firm commissioned by the builder who forgot to add a point load to the beam calcs. I have also reached out to a friend of a friend who is an SE. He...

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Thanks for all the info Woody, Would bolts also assist load sharing without spacers? Or are spacers a necessary component? Unfortunately builder has already been paid. Novice mistake as this was my first house, I will know much better next time round. Have emailed SE and am waiting to hear back.

Hi Dereekoo, The only info I can find in the calcs is the below. Sections to be bolted together with tube spacers or suitable alternative connection at max 1.5m c/s The beam is 5.1m, the build has added 6 bolts, but no spacers. Would the additional bolts make up for the lack of spacers...

Guys, Any advice.. SE specified bolts and spacers necessary. Builder has added bolts but not spacers. The work is up and he is saying spacers are not needed and is pushing back (basically refusing) on making changes now. The beams sit right next to each other - no space in between - is it...

Thanks Notch, will re-post now.

Thanks Bonni, The SE did also say that the beams were designed to work together. Maybe the spacers are a necessary if they give additional strength.

Guys, Any advice.. SE specified bolts and spacers necessary. Builder has added bolts but not spacers. The work is up and he is saying spacers are not needed and is pushing back (basically refusing) on making changes now. The beams sit right next to each other - no space in between - is it...