gravelrash Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 I have a 4.6m opening in new build with non loadbearing timber 1m high wall above. SE specified 2 9 x2 timbers as lintel with timber frame above...I was wondering if using a web joist as lintel would be just as good and easier. Any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickfromwales Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 (edited) If 2 9x2’s have been specified then I’d assume the SE has detailed for them to be mechanically connected to one another along the centre point. Pozi’s won’t allow for that type of connection, so I’d say glulam or joists for this purpose but not Pozi / I joist etc. Edited August 10, 2021 by Nickfromwales Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe90 Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 +1 fir glulam but not I joists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markc Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 As above glutamate is good, web joists need stabilising laterally and torsionally. A lintel needs to be stable in its own right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gravelrash Posted August 10, 2021 Author Share Posted August 10, 2021 should have explained in more depth- the web joist would entail 2 joists, 1 on sat on each cavity wall with osb on sides, top and bottom, so a structural box which can be filled with eps bead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Punter Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 The osb will do a lot to stiffen this up but your SE would need to sign it off. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markc Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 1 hour ago, markc said: As above glutamate is good, web joists need stabilising laterally and torsionally. A lintel needs to be stable in its own right. Wtf, stupid auto correct. Was supposed to be Glulam of course …. Anyone know what a Glutamate is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Punter Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 38 minutes ago, markc said: Wtf, stupid auto correct. Was supposed to be Glulam of course …. Anyone know what a Glutamate is? Amino acid according to Google. I had only heard of it as in monosodium. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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