Hello all,
Have just recieved my loft conversion drawings from the architect.
Can anybody explain to me / help me with the following.....
The span that the new joists have to cover, from steel to steel is approx 5.4m.
The S.E. has specified 4x2 joists.... spanning 3m.
So, as there's a load bearing wall in the middle of the house, I'm assuming the new joists sit on this? Theres no mention of this in the plans.
If so, should the 3m joists be bolted together where they overlap above the wall??
If this is correct (so far...) Should I put the steels in at a height to match the wall?? (No mention in plans of where to put the steels in height-wise)
Hope this is clear, View media item 31509 View media item 31507
Thanks in advance....
Have just recieved my loft conversion drawings from the architect.
Can anybody explain to me / help me with the following.....
The span that the new joists have to cover, from steel to steel is approx 5.4m.
The S.E. has specified 4x2 joists.... spanning 3m.
So, as there's a load bearing wall in the middle of the house, I'm assuming the new joists sit on this? Theres no mention of this in the plans.
If so, should the 3m joists be bolted together where they overlap above the wall??
If this is correct (so far...) Should I put the steels in at a height to match the wall?? (No mention in plans of where to put the steels in height-wise)
Hope this is clear, View media item 31509 View media item 31507
Thanks in advance....