Hi all, I'm planning on surrounding my landing with a stud wall (replacing what was a banister). If I were to build straight off the existing...
Without getting into complex engineering calculations, how can I make a reasonable assessment of the max compression load for an approx 2 M length...
I`m going to remove an internal partition between my extension and need to stick a 152x89 beam to help support the flat joist roof. Engineers...
Hi Experts, I need some guidance on covering an external beam which builders have installed for rear bifolds. The beam is 305x305 in the external...
Hi all, I am new to DIY and am looking for advice for knocking out a bricked up wall that is part of a poured basement foundation to put in a...
Our builder is on site for our loft conversion. He has laid a heavy long beam but one support is on the edge of the brick wall of the garden...
hi guys,with all this wind lately one of the mock Tudor beams has become lose at the top front of my house,it is not dangerous but it vibrates in...
This is my first post...take it easy on me. We are about 30% into our build and up to ground floor level above basement. There has been...
I thought that RSJs came with pre-drilled holes, but on our RSJ there appear to be 8 holes drilled instead of the 4 expected. Is this right? And...
I'm a real amateur in terms of building and construction. The last two houses I owned (current and previous) have had cavernous lofts. That is...
Hi guys, Im hoping someone here can help. I am in the middle of a building project converting my current house into flats. I've employed an...
Hi, so i am pricing up a job so i know roughly what it will cost and i've used this document...
Hello, I am new to this forum and hope to find some interaction and help here. Here is my project: My wife and I are going to be building a...
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