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I would think that installing a new joist would be the best idea! You can splice in new joist ends using resin bonding so that might be an alternative??

Sorry i misunderstood bout the fibrous liner, i thought you meant it was fixed between courses of bricks not actually fixed to the brick face. Cant say ive ever heard of something like this im afraid :(

I would think that you have a condensation problem - best idea would be to unblock all vents and make sure they have a good circulation into the room. This will help to get rid of the moisture laden air in the room and will stop the condensation - can get hit/miss ventilators. The fibrous...

Cheers static, much appreciated!!! and yes its mucho fun :?

Im designing a scissor truss as part of a university project - ive been having a look at BS8103 Part 3 for sizing the members but it only seems to cover common rafters. Anyone got any pointers? Cheers Rob Critchley

Thanks for that much appreciated!!! Just gotta find out how to size the members now lol. Cheers Rob Critchley

Hey everyone, Just wondered if anyone could tell me how to work out the self weight of a truss?? Any advice would be much appreciated. Rob Critchley

tbh no i dont think its something you could do ureself - but id consider it money well spent if it stops the flue leaking. Hope this is of some help to you !

Totally agree with noseall sounds like the midfeathers have failed and you will need to get the flue lined to prevent the gases going from one flue to another. Rob Critchley

hey can you post your email address and ill send you some drawings Regards Rob Critchley

Hey, yes you could construct a floor using RSJ's with timber joists spanning off these. Sizing of RSJs would obviously require a structural engineer to do calcs which can then be sent to BC. One question though, have you made sure that there will be sufficient head room in the barn for a second...

Hey guys, wondered if you could give me a little advice - had a valuation survey done by mortgage company and it has stated that tests should be done to all service installations before exchange of contracts. does this mean that the electrics etc are in a poor condition and who could i get...

Yeah your right, im just asking out of interest as im a student and would like to further my knowledge if possible!! So any advice would be much appreciated. R Critchley

Hi everyone, Im currently on a building surveying degree course but was wondering out of interest how you would go about calculating the size RSJ needed to cover certain spans? This is purely theoretical and i only want to know out of interest, how would you find loads etc and perform...

Hey, If the garage is within 5m of the your house then it is classed as an extension and thus will not require pp if less than 4m in height and not within 2m of the boundary. If it is not within 5m of your house then it is classed as an outbuilding and will only require pp if it is forward of...

Hey Big G, First point having a concrete base under the subfloor void is perfectly normal and is how it should be done as leaving a mere soil base can lead to problems with moisture passing up through the ground and leaving a permanently damp environment which can lead to rot of timbers etc...

Hey, When i moved into my current house i had this done, had quotes between £300 and £2000 pounds because some builders wanted to use scaffolding etc. Cost me £300 in the end :D My advise would be to get atleast 3 quotes so you can compare. R Critchley

If you mean a flat roof and how to achieve the right fall then timbers known as firring pieces are used which iare wedge shaped and create the fall. This link may help; http://www.delston.co.uk/joists.htm Hope this helps R Critchley

Hey, Piled foundations are reinforced concrete piles which are either driven into the ground or the soil is removed before concrete is poured, they are able to be taken to a suitable loadbearing subsoil depth in your case 2.6m. The tops of the piles will then support reinforced ground beams...

Well said Deluks couldnt agree more.