Heya, I want to insulate the ceiling in the bathroom, which is also the roof at the top of the building. Wondering what's the best option or if...
Hi guys, I need help and advice o_O I Am building a 4x3m (3.6 ×2.6 post to post) gazebo/pergola type structure and need help with the roof! So,...
I'm in the process of purchasing a property, however, upon inspecting the attic I discovered 2 vertical cracks in some breeze blocks. The property...
Hi all, I'm looking for some opinions on the cause of some wet rafters in the attic. The rafters to the rear (north facing) elevation are all wet...
Hi New here, great to have found this community and I hope someone can understand what is going on and give me a clue: When I lifted the plywood...
I live in an old house & have an issue with the dormers which I'm trying to rectify. Basically they've sunk quite a bit, so much so that the...
Good afternoon, Is there a rule of thumb for collar ties? We are having a room built with a vaulted ceiling. On the plans however there is no...
We had a roofer fit a couple of vent slates whilst they were replacing a chimney pot as well a a vent for an extractor fan in January. A couple of...
I'm going to install a lean to shelter onto the house with timber plate bolted to the house and the other onto timber posts. Plates will be 6x2...
Hi all, I've just framed a timberframe building and i've just done the rafters. We have been supplied with OSB T&G 1.7m x 0.64m. My roof rafters...
I am part way through building the pitched roof on a new block built external garage/outbuilding. Structural engineers did calcs for timber...
Hi, I've just noticed a 2' long split in one of my roof rafters. Can anyone suggest the proper way of fixing it please ? Thanks
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