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sm_jamieson wrote:
Trying to think outside the box.
I have plenty of headroom in the loft. What sized timber I beam would
I need to use instead of the typical RSJ to support the ridge ? Loft
size 5.5m x 7.5m, normal cut roof with purlins at 1/3 and 2/3 heights,
V onto spine wall at purlin mid point, clay tiles etc.

It's more usual to install steel purlins - that's where the load is.

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