Hi everyone,
Today, our 5.1m steel has gone in across the back of our house but unfortunately, it is nearly 3 inches lower than we expected.
Our builder is saying it was because he didnt want to cause any disturbance on the bedroom walls above but frankly, i have looked, looked, and looked again but i cannot see how he would.
"I" suspect that it is because our steel did not come with pre-drilled holes for electrics and plumbing so dropping it down 1 course of bricks gives them the space above the steel.
I will speak to them about it when i see them Monday morning but in advance, presumably RSJ are ok to be drilled to let piping and cables through, although i am under no illusion that it would be hard...VERY HARD !
It doesnt sound a lot 3 inches but our ceilings have always seemed low and light is at a premium and when you multiply 3" x our existing 5' x 4' lounge + 3" x our new 4' x 4.8' extension, you'll appreciate that it IS a lot of space across the whole area.
I'm not being unreasonable am i ??
Thanks in advance.
Sean
Today, our 5.1m steel has gone in across the back of our house but unfortunately, it is nearly 3 inches lower than we expected.
Our builder is saying it was because he didnt want to cause any disturbance on the bedroom walls above but frankly, i have looked, looked, and looked again but i cannot see how he would.
"I" suspect that it is because our steel did not come with pre-drilled holes for electrics and plumbing so dropping it down 1 course of bricks gives them the space above the steel.
I will speak to them about it when i see them Monday morning but in advance, presumably RSJ are ok to be drilled to let piping and cables through, although i am under no illusion that it would be hard...VERY HARD !
It doesnt sound a lot 3 inches but our ceilings have always seemed low and light is at a premium and when you multiply 3" x our existing 5' x 4' lounge + 3" x our new 4' x 4.8' extension, you'll appreciate that it IS a lot of space across the whole area.
I'm not being unreasonable am i ??
Thanks in advance.
Sean