On 16 Jun 2004 15:11:27 -0700,
(John Seed) wrote:

The oak -if oak they be, are purlins.
Obviously, I'm just assuming oak.

Getting good photos before you do the job will not only get you more confidant help
but provide you with a record of stability over the years you remain
there.
OK, I've got "some" photos;

http://www.photobox.co.uk/album/albu...c_album=727733

But what's my next move?

Thanks,

John

I would guess its gonna cost you a couple of grand, so decide if its
worth it ........ Thats the next move

You might find the house is like mine, built without the cross
members, so they can be removed. I can work this out cause of the age
of the woods in the building, most are very old, the cross members are
much newer, definatly not orignal. Also inside the loft you can still
see the orignal celing going right up to the point. A bit of digging
arround may yeald some results .......

Rick