My Struct Engineer has spec'd a 5900mm long 203 x 203 x 60 UC running widthways across my extension. I am concerned that because of it's weight, 360 Kg+ it's going to be difficult to manoeuvre from the front to the back of the house. I'm anticipating using a Genie lift once it needs lifting up into position but even then as its a full width beam sitting on the inner leaf blockwork I'm not sure how I can get it behind the Acrows (other than lopsided) so I can lift it up the wall into position.
One option suggested was to have a Plate joint in it. The Supplier described this as 2 end plates welded on in the middle which can then be bolted together when in position. As it only adds another £80 to the cost it might be worth it for ease of moving and installing the beams.
However I assume that the end plates will protrude further down than 203 mm? The beam will be encased in a downstand but I don't want it even deeper if it has 2 big plates in the middle of it. So it might not be an option afterall.
If I can get enough men to help shift it, or borrow some steel rollers to trundle it to the back of the house to get over the manhandling issue, any suggestions how to install a full width beam cavity to cavity when there is no side access due to the proximity of neighbouring property ?
Can a Genie lift help to lift it up at an angle while it's behind the Acrows ?
One option suggested was to have a Plate joint in it. The Supplier described this as 2 end plates welded on in the middle which can then be bolted together when in position. As it only adds another £80 to the cost it might be worth it for ease of moving and installing the beams.
However I assume that the end plates will protrude further down than 203 mm? The beam will be encased in a downstand but I don't want it even deeper if it has 2 big plates in the middle of it. So it might not be an option afterall.
If I can get enough men to help shift it, or borrow some steel rollers to trundle it to the back of the house to get over the manhandling issue, any suggestions how to install a full width beam cavity to cavity when there is no side access due to the proximity of neighbouring property ?
Can a Genie lift help to lift it up at an angle while it's behind the Acrows ?