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Bernd:
Problem over here is that wood is still somewhat plentiful. As soon as you start to add any kind of stone to the house people think your rich. At least that's the impression I get.
A majority of the houses here are plastic (vinyl) siding. Goes up easy and dosen't cost much.
Still can't comprehend using 2 X 4 on 32 centers to hold up that weight. But then what do I know about house building. :lol:
Bernd
Darren:
--- Quote from: Bernd on May 28, 2009, 04:01:16 PM ---
Still can't comprehend using 2 X 4 on 32 centers to hold up that weight.
Bernd
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Not using 32 centers Bernd? I'm using 16. :thumbup:
I wouldn't call wood here cheap, but stone is,free even, odd world init...
SPiN Racing:
Yep Yep Spanish curved tiles are the thing here... Or they were in the early 70s.
My parents just replaced the roof of thier house with Tarpaper shingles. Cost em 15K. The Spanish tile replacement dealio was gonna be 30K. They were told the tarpaper shingles were much better... sooo they went with em.
John Stevenson:
Shingles over here is a bloody painful disease.
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CrewCab:
--- Quote from: Darren on May 28, 2009, 04:20:47 PM ---I wouldn't call wood here cheap, but stone is,free even, odd world init...
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Darren, I need a number for your supplier :scratch: we've just ordered 100 square yards and it's £65 + VAT per yard + delivery :hammer: ................ free sounds soooooo much better :clap:
As for roof slates, size of latts depends upon the span, 4"x2" at 16" centres with purlins at about 1.5m (5'-0") sounds fine, Bernd, the codes over here take into account average snow load of between 2 to 3 feet with allowances for drifting and build up in valleys etc. As for joist centres 16" was the standard for many years using 11/2" x 3/4" tiling battens and 3/8" thick plasterboard for the ceilings; during the 80's (I think ............ could have been the 70's) the joist centres were allowed to be increased up to 24" (600mm), obviously this meant an increase in joist size for traditional roof construction but very much suited trussed rafters ................ the bane of anyone who carries out loft conversions :hammer: ............. the other requirements are 2" x 1" tiling battens and 1/2" plasterboard beneath (that's 25mm x 50mm battens and 12.5mm plasterboard for those not stuck in the 60's with me) :smart: :coffee: :bugeye:
hth
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