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Hello all,
I am new to these forums. I’ll get straight to my query.
I have had calculations done for three beams.
One UC with two UB’s bolting to it perpendicular from each side (see attached)
I need to build blockwork piers under each end of beam and tooth them into existing walls.
One of...
Hello all,
I am new to these forums. I’ll get straight to my query.
I have had calculations done for three beams.
One UC with two UB’s bolting to it perpendicular from each side (see attached)
I need to build blockwork piers under each end of beam and tooth them into existing walls.
One of...
Hi, I have a gate to put on to a path which is finished with self binding gravel. I need to get a good foundation to bolt into - see photo - what would anyone recommend doing?
I am planning on building a couple of garden buildings, one 30sqm, and another smaller 'practice shed' that is around 9sqm.
Both are on a hill, the smaller building on a steeper bit of land than the larger one (which is flat-ish mostly).
Due to the location, materials have to be transported by...
Hi all,
I am looking to open up my downstairs with a few RSJs and columns, see images below:
Existing 3D by Vennegoor posted 25 Mar 2021 at 2:18 PMProposed 3D by Vennegoor posted 25 Mar 2021 at 2:18 PMExisting Plan by Vennegoor posted 25 Mar 2021 at 2:18 PMProposed Plan by Vennegoor posted 25...
I have got planning permission to divide one larger room into two with a timber partition wall ending in the external large existing sliding doors opening (with concrete lintel above).
I am struggling to find any construction details for an external timber pier for this dividing wall between...
We are planning on converting our garage into a master suite. The garage currently has a concrete slab that has a large crack/split. The rest of the house is pier and beam. We'd like to create a raised floor in the garage so that its at the same level as the rest of the house. Do we need to...