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Plan abbreviation
Anonymous user 3 March 2024 - 3.17 PM
Hi , im planning to convert my loft and I’ve had a look online at some plans of loft conversion just to make myself an idea about how to do it . Couldn’t some one explain me what s/w next to rafters or next to framing , battens , purlins means ?
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2 Answers
Paul Silvester Designs Ltd
Hi,
If this is read on calculations, the term references the 'Self-Weight' of the particular element. When I have done loft conversions, I have not detailed the term s/w on my drawings.
Answered28 February 2018
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Room-by-Room (UK) Ltd
Hello,
I think you are referring to the architectural drawings which may have notes such as 50 x 200 treated s/w timber joists. This is an abbreviation for soft wood.
I hope you find this useful.
Best wishes
Andrew
Answered3 March 2018
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