What size RSJ for garage roof

[Johnboy54]

Thanks for that, chessspy.
I understood some of it.
Then, after reading it again, I understood most of it.
Now, I'm going to have a pork chop and veg, and I'll digest the rest of your answer for dessert.
Give me an hour and it'll have sunk in.
Thank you.
John

 

[Shytalkz]

4" is fine. However, what you've got to think about is the side wall construction: if that's only 4", then your beam is going to poke through to the outside world and the fascia may not full cover it.

The side wall will need some piers in it anyhow, so form one where the beam will be positioned and sit it on that. Make sure the pier is adequately tied into the wall.

 

[Johnboy54]

Phew!
Thanks, Shytalkz, from the pit of my stomach where indigestion starts.
I was a bit worried there.
Not that I didn't fully appreciate the reply from chessspy, because I did.
It was getting my head around concepts I'd not heard of before that was the problem.
It's just that my dad's 74 and I don't think he could have lasted long enough for me to figure it out completely.
Many thanks to both of you.
John

 

[chessspy]

Hi, shy,
I did mention the sticky out the other side thing. (of the beam, technical term)
What John needs to consider , is joining the Broderbond.
he is clearly 'one of us' already.






Not so much a religion, more a bunch of cults.

 

[Shytalkz]

He is indeed, Chess

 

[Johnboy54]

How do I join the Broderbond?
Does it involve baring any bits I won't show my doctor and having them smeared in axle grease?
If so, I'm up for it!
I can also speak a foreign language.
Not the one chessspy speaks, but I'm willing to go to nightschool.
Is Broderbond like Unibond, only more secretive?
If you ask for it at B&Q they say, 'It's only for local people'.
Does it help cults stick together?
Who is Broder?
According to Google, 'Broder is a 3 ply mercerised lustrous fine THREAD for BLACKWORK and NEEDLECRAFT'.
Am I being stitched up?
John

 

[Shytalkz]

You neither apply nor get invited, it just happens...

 

[chessspy]

Yes all of the above and more.
welcome to the brotherhood brother,

 

[Johnboy54]

Thank you!
When do I get to dance naked round a fire?
The neighbours weren't pleased with my efforts last Nov 5th.
John

 

[chessspy]

John, You don't seem to be taking your responsibilities very seriously.

 

[Shytalkz]

Mybe a longer apprenticeship is called for, Chess

 

[Johnboy54]

Ok.
No dancing naked.
What about virgins?
All cults have virgins.
I'm one so that surely qualifies me?
John

 

[chessspy]

NO,NO, NO!
The 72 virgins thing is muslins only, and you have to be dead to get em, so not much use either.
So, No dancing, (except on friday night after chuck out.) no virgins, no rude bits exposed.
Enlightenment and good craik, and lots of Guinness

 

[Johnboy54]

Well, I'll agree to abide by the rules.
Although, it's nothing like the cult I was in led by Sir David of Icke.
Now, he is a cult of a man!
Bit wierd as well if you ask me.
Every time he saved someone he dived to his right?
As part of my new journey, I have been to the wall and seen the light!
Isn't there a law against that?
There were two non-believers there, fighting over half a brain while waiting for a delivery of sky hooks.
I shall now go and mull everything you have taught me.
Partly cos there's nowt on the telly, and partly cos the wife's missing me at the moment.
But if I sit here much longer, one of them's bound to hit.
John

 

[chessspy]

Sigh