I plan on extending my bungalow by changing the two hipped ends into gable ends. To do this the ridge beam obviously needs to be extened quite considerably. I had planned to build the gable end up (block work) and then install a new steel the full lenght of the house, nearly 15metres.
I had hoped to install this new steel just above the existing ridge and then install teh new roof over the old one before removing it from the inside. THis way i can do most of the works myself at my own pace without losing too much heat and weather tightness. Has anyone got any advise on how to do this eg, how to i keep teh water out where i have to penetrate the existing room eg where the gable ends are built up and where supports will obviously need to be put in to the existing wall plate.
Any help appreciated. Is this possible?
I had hoped to install this new steel just above the existing ridge and then install teh new roof over the old one before removing it from the inside. THis way i can do most of the works myself at my own pace without losing too much heat and weather tightness. Has anyone got any advise on how to do this eg, how to i keep teh water out where i have to penetrate the existing room eg where the gable ends are built up and where supports will obviously need to be put in to the existing wall plate.
Any help appreciated. Is this possible?