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I'm starting a loft conversion on my 1929 semi detached bungalow.
Architect/SE and BCO have approved plans to remove purlin (shown with the red line on my photo) and replace with structural stud wall on to new ceiling joists 195x75 c24. Two dog house dormers going in to.
Currently there is not a wall separating the loft space with next door (obviously will be all to regs).
On to my problem.
The photos attached will help with the explanation.
I want to cut the purlin supporting my side of the roof along the yellow line on my photo. The blockwork support for the purlin is staying and is built on the party wall.
The blue arrow shows a scarf joint in the purlin, this is on my neighbour's side of the roof.
If I cut the pulin on my side of the roof this scarf won't be supported will it?
Looking for suggestions thanks in advance.
Going to ask the architect/SE but he's on holiday for four weeks without his work phone (he is semi retired).
The other side of the roof is opposite to this, i.e. scarf on my side so I can cut that with out issue. This is also the side architect looked at when he drew the plans hence sorta why he missed this side.
Architect/SE and BCO have approved plans to remove purlin (shown with the red line on my photo) and replace with structural stud wall on to new ceiling joists 195x75 c24. Two dog house dormers going in to.
Currently there is not a wall separating the loft space with next door (obviously will be all to regs).
On to my problem.
The photos attached will help with the explanation.
I want to cut the purlin supporting my side of the roof along the yellow line on my photo. The blockwork support for the purlin is staying and is built on the party wall.
The blue arrow shows a scarf joint in the purlin, this is on my neighbour's side of the roof.
If I cut the pulin on my side of the roof this scarf won't be supported will it?
Looking for suggestions thanks in advance.
Going to ask the architect/SE but he's on holiday for four weeks without his work phone (he is semi retired).
The other side of the roof is opposite to this, i.e. scarf on my side so I can cut that with out issue. This is also the side architect looked at when he drew the plans hence sorta why he missed this side.