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Chimney & Fireplace

Roof purlin supported on chimney breast - extension problem

Anonymous user 03/03/2024 - 3.01 PM

Help. I have employed a structural engineer for this particular job. I am removing a chimney stack. My problem is that the roof purlin is supported on the breast. Once the chimney breast is removed the wall is half brick deep, how do I connect the purlin as I will no longer be able to slot it in the wall?

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Anonymous user

Go back to the engineer, explain the issue and ask he resolves it. There should be no cost as it is reasonable to expect a professional to realise that the purlin would be too short to continue the span so he should have designed the solution at the very start.
Answered17 September 2013
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