hi. i'm looking for some advice. My intention is tp build a small detached garage or storage area. The dimension 14ft X 8ft.My question is whether single block walls would be ok if it has a pitched roof.There would be small gable ends.The roof would be covered with man made slate.Obviously trere would be joists binding walls together but would block on its belly be recommended.
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A block garage will be ok laid conventionally.
I would recommend strengthening the walls at any returns i.e at the garage door and any other single door openings. This can be done by building a 215mm x 440mm pillar or similar.
A midspan pillar may also be useful along the long sides.
So long as you build the roof with triangulation, i.e. using a joist as opposed to an open roof, then all will be ok.
I would recommend strengthening the walls at any returns i.e at the garage door and any other single door openings. This can be done by building a 215mm x 440mm pillar or similar.
A midspan pillar may also be useful along the long sides.
So long as you build the roof with triangulation, i.e. using a joist as opposed to an open roof, then all will be ok.
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Correct.
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