In article . com,
Callum wrote:
You were right in thinking the 6x2 purlin was supported by the studs so
they had to strap on another 4x2 beam to strengthen it. The actual
span of the purlin was in fact 3.6m (from party wall to party wall).

What they did with mine was to put in two new purlins (approx 1/3 way
along) and remove the old to give a 'flat' ceiling down to the new stud
wall.

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