Building regs, joist cutting?

[ahtyrrell]

Drilling attic joists may not be such a problem depending on what there doing, if there part of trusses then that's a definite no no
If there joists with very little weight on them then that's no going to cause much of a problem

 

[Geordie Spark]

Drilling attic joists may not be such a problem depending on what there doing, if there part of trusses then that's a definite no no
If there joists with very little weight on them then that's no going to cause much of a problem

Have you read what (if anything) the Building Regs. say abou it?

NOT being "funny" with you - it's just that there's something rattling around in the back of my mind that says it isn't permitted and I don't have a copy of said regs.

 

[SPARTYKUS]

Me too Geordie. - pretty sure its verboten. For obvious reasons!

and repairing such abominations I believe involves some proper boltage with nuttage and hefty bits of wood. Not some battenning and a few screws

 

[Guitarist]

ah is correct. Joists can be notched/drilled (within limitations), but trusses shouldn't be touched.

 

[SPARTYKUS]

Whilst on this topic, during a rewire I was pulled up on re-using existing holes in the joists (in cellar) to run my cables. Building control guy wanted me to drill new ones in the correct place. Even though the ones in the 'wrong' place were already there. I tried to point out that drilling more holes would only serve to weaken the joist further, but he wouldn't have it.

Muppets!

He should have self-terminated at that point. How can anyone be so stupid.

 

[Geordie Spark]

Me too Geordie. - pretty sure its verboten. For obvious reasons!

and repairing such abominations I believe involves some proper boltage with nuttage and hefty bits of wood. Not some battenning and a few screws

Thank you.

The repair method I was told involves steel plates - instead of your hefty bits of wood - and nuts, washers & bolts ( or lengths of studding & nuts & washers )

 

[Silly Sausage]

Drilling attic joists may not be such a problem depending on what there doing, if there part of trusses then that's a definite no no
If there joists with very little weight on them then that's no going to cause much of a problem

And what happens when the householder goes hoofing around his attic...a split ceiling at least.
As for the LABC comments/posts from kingeri etc......what is it with local govt and their employees, everything by the book, busy bodying, PCness, the list is endless. I fooking hate them! Bunch of clueless idiots who've got the 'Gab' that they can con people to vote them in.

More strong cider for me!

 

[Guitarist]

And what happens when the householder goes hoofing around his attic...a split ceiling at least.
As for the LABC comments/posts from kingeri etc......what is it with local govt and their employees, everything by the book, busy bodying, PCness, the list is endless. I fooking hate them! Bunch of clueless idiots who've got the 'Gab' that they can con people to vote them in.

More strong cider for me!

The same thing that would happen by walking around upstairs with floor joists notched or drilled. That's why limitations are placed on any type of joist, loft of floor. Trusses are the "no-no". Last time saying it.

 

[Geordie Spark]

The same thing that would happen by walking around upstairs with floor joists notched or drilled. That's why limitations are placed on any type of joist, loft of floor. Trusses are the "no-no". Last time saying it.

Thank you.

I stand erected.

 

[SPARTYKUS]

The same thing that would happen by walking around upstairs with floor joists notched or drilled. That's why limitations are placed on any type of joist, loft of floor. Trusses are the "no-no". Last time saying it.

I could back peddle, and say "I meant trusses".

 

[Geordie Spark]

I could back peddle, and say "I meant trusses".

Thee & me must have been at the same school.

 

[SPARTYKUS]

Same school? Not unless you did a stint in gloucestershire, nottingham, and Spalding in Lincs!!!

 

[tidyboiler]

Thank you.

I stand erected.

I'm on my way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :drool5:
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[Geordie Spark]

I'm on my way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :drool5:
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Those little blue pills you gave me worked pet !!!

 

[Silly Sausage]

I've never seen anyones little toe in a state of excitement.

 

[tidyboiler]

You didn't take the whole packet didya Geordie? :chillpill:

A least you won't roll out of bed........

 

[Geordie Spark]

You didn't take the whole packet didya Geordie? :chillpill:

A least you won't roll out of bed........

Not as long as you're at my side pet

I'll never get over you - Johnny Kidd and the Pirates - YouTube

(some great lads I worked with)

 

[tidyboiler]

Not as long as you're at my side pet

I'll never get over you - Johnny Kidd and the Pirates - YouTube

(some great lads I worked with)

I just can't keep it a secret anymore......................:17:

 

[HandySparks]

More strong cider for me!

Ah! I had my suspicions after the cheese comment. :17: