My open porch is now re tiled with concrete tiles, originally clay. It was originally supported by a reinformed concrete pole, but I've built a metre high double skin wall which will have windows and a door.
I was informed that I'd need a reinforced corner pole to replace the concrete one, which I've discussed with three suppliers. The windows fit to this pole, so it all looks neat.
Today, I was talking to a supplier about a door when it was mentioned that the corner post should be a proper reinforced steel post, not simply a reinforced post.
The difference is that a proper one is a steel post welded to a base plate which is fixed onto the blocks, which is then clad in suitable uPVC.
A normal reinforced post is a square profile uPVC post with a metal sleeve inserted. This then sits on top of a similarly reinforced window cill. It is designed to withstand lateral load, but not vertical load.
I again spoke to the supplier that I was going to place the order with, who maintains that a simple reinforced post is OK. He only suggested to make sure the wooden frame is securely fixed to the wall of the house.
The weight on the roof is 28 concrete tiles, 115kg, on a wooden framework which is supported in the middle by a single block wall.
Who is right?
I was informed that I'd need a reinforced corner pole to replace the concrete one, which I've discussed with three suppliers. The windows fit to this pole, so it all looks neat.
Today, I was talking to a supplier about a door when it was mentioned that the corner post should be a proper reinforced steel post, not simply a reinforced post.
The difference is that a proper one is a steel post welded to a base plate which is fixed onto the blocks, which is then clad in suitable uPVC.
A normal reinforced post is a square profile uPVC post with a metal sleeve inserted. This then sits on top of a similarly reinforced window cill. It is designed to withstand lateral load, but not vertical load.
I again spoke to the supplier that I was going to place the order with, who maintains that a simple reinforced post is OK. He only suggested to make sure the wooden frame is securely fixed to the wall of the house.
The weight on the roof is 28 concrete tiles, 115kg, on a wooden framework which is supported in the middle by a single block wall.
Who is right?
