purlin

Hi all, Had the results of a survey recently on a neglected early 1900's semi, had a few recommendations come back and not sure whether its anything to worry about or just a surveyor covering himself, after all the roof has managed ok this far. its got a cross gable roof with gable to side...

hi everyone, I have recently started to create a loft space in my semi detached bungalow, I have researched building regulations regarding floors to which I am following, however I have two 3x2 supports underneath a purlin on the hipped side of my roof which are sat on a supporting wall...

Hi, I have a purlin prop resting on a brick wall. Upon closer inspection the mortar joints on this brick wall is crumbling away - if you dig you nails in it starts to break away. The bricks arn't in great condition either. What would be the best way to fix this wall. I understand it could be...

Attached are several pictures of two Velux windows installed in June and then yesterday changed to follow the recommendation of Building Control for a Regularisation Application. I know nothing and am posting to see if anyone has any opinion about the structure in the picture. In particular...