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Hi We are installing a vaulted ceiling and require a spreader beam over 2 of the windows to support the loads above from the ridge beam. We have been given the size of 178x102 by the engineer but how does this support the external skin. thanks

Hi there We are putting a single storey extension on the front of a house and were wondering which is the best way to construct the roof. The roof has a sloping part to the front connecting to a flat roof area. I have attached a simple detail below. Will trusses do the job or do we need a...

Hi there We have been asked by the council to provide details at 1:5 for the door and window head, cill and reveals as a planning condition. Does anyone know where I can obtain such details or a book that would provide this. thanks

Hi there We have a clear span in our new roof of about 4.7m from wall plate to ridge. The ridge is constructed of steel as it is a vaulted ceiling and has been calculated by an engineer. I was therefore wondering whether it is possible to have continuous rafters without the need for a...

Hi there Is it ok to have two foul pipes crossing through each other (one from a WC, one from a sink/ bathroom) in a kind of cross roads situation with a manhole at either end rather than where they meet? If so where can I find the pipework capable of this? Thanks

hi there we are putting a large extension on our house and want to run the storm water around the building to a soakaway. Can the rainwater pipes simply run to another rwp and B.I.G to change direction rather than having an inspection chamber at every change in direcion? thanks

Hi there We are putting a single storey extension on the front of a property. This will go over an existing manhole that has 2 connections, one from the kitchen and one from the GF WC. We do not want a double seal cover over as they are unsightly. Therefore, how can we relocate the...

Hi there We are putting a large extension on the side and rear of a property and are putting a new sink on a new kitchen island. It is therefore not close to an external wall and so I was wondering what is the bst way to connect into the foul drainage. 2 new soil pipes are to be fitted, one...

Hi there We are putting a single storey extension on the rear of a property and as a result the existing dining room now has no windows or doors that open to external air, they open onto the new extension instead. Therefore, I was wondering what ventilation needs to be specificed to comply...

We are proposing to extend an existing flat roof to the front of our property. Currently there is a single storey flat roof extension 2m deep approx. 15 years old which we want to bring forward an extra 4m. I was wondering whether the best option would be to replace the whole roof i.e. new...

Hi there Do the foundations need to be checked by an engineer to deem them suitable before a first floor can be added to an existing single storey bungalow or is it assumed that they can take this extra load? Any information would be much appreciated?

Hi there We are currently building a new-build 2 bed house that requires a ground floor WC under the new Pat M regs. This is to be located under the stairs and so I was wondering whether there is a minimum head height requirement at the back of the WC, or overall in the room as the ceiling...