And so it begins..

[roofer]

Bit of structural in prep for loft conversion

need to run a steel for 6 m across the rear extension, let's have a peek behind this bit,





bollix, 12"x12" poured concrete rebared lintel...double bollix...

little De Walt struggled, so...time to get the big lad out..





An hour later..





2 hours later, my lovely assistant clears it to the skip. The look I get when I put me feet up and issue instructions, Pffft :P





awaiting 2 12x12 Oak Posts structural grade and a couple of 10x6 RSJ's and stage 2 can begin.

Today efforts, drive to Folkstone and collect solid hardwood stable door, remove crappy UPVC one and fit, after buying new frame.


Sorted.

Edited by roofer on Sunday 19th October 20:03

[vladcjelli]

None of the builders mates look like that round here.

[rfisher]

Asbestos artex.

[Spudler]

Keep those pictures coming

[Simpo Two]

Surely you're going to lose that 1970's Greek taverna artex as well?

[roofer]

Simpo Two said:

Surely you're going to lose that 1970's Greek taverna artex as well?

Give me some credit.

[roofer]

rfisher said:

Asbestos artex.

Sand and Cement, however, the ceiling is probably Chrysotile, I've already booked my Funeral...

[MonkeyBusiness]

Can you include pictures of the wife in your updates?

[Simpo Two]

roofer said:

Give me some credit.

A fine-looking assistant too if I may say so.

[Muncher]

Have you got any plans? I am surprised your assistant is that tolerant of mess near the kitchen, mine would be photographed with hoover in hand!

[mikees]

Simpo Two said:

A fine-looking assistant too if I may say so.

Kudos on Mrs roofer. Well done that man.

[roofer]

Muncher said:

Have you got any plans? I am surprised your assistant is that tolerant of mess near the kitchen, mine would be photographed with hoover in hand!

I have, which now need revising, and she did have a bit of a moan, but had it all Spick in a couple of hours.

[roofer]

Steels in, posts in, wall down...

[anonymous-user]

Looking good, but can we have some more pictures with the wife in?

[Simpo Two]

Inkyfingers said:

Looking good, but can we have some more pictures with the wife in?

+1 please. Plus, while we're waiting, does the RSJ need an oak column to hold it up?

[Salterns]

Have you checked what the post is sitting on?

[Simpo Two]

I'm unable to extrapolate the pixels that far... is the RSJ actually two short ones?

[roofer]

Salterns said:

Have you checked what the post is sitting on?

It's sitting on a 10mm thick 450mm square steel plate that has solid concrete under it. Then has a 2" angle socket to avoid slippage, as per structural engineers Calcs .

Simpo, yes, it's 2 steels.

Inky, fekk orf

The posts are rated to 38kn, I need 17kn for the loft conversion, wanted a margin...

Edited by roofer on Saturday 22 November 19:39

[Salterns]

It looks really good. Really opens the room out.

[Simpo Two]

Aha. Was it an option to weld the steels together and forego the post? Or is the post a design feature?