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Originally Posted by mss

So, do we take it that you know something about architecture and construction?

Not bad for a chap who also understands batteries and alternators.

My guess would be that the joists run across the internal walls which are therefore supporting the floors above. So, agreed, a check on the direction of the joists is needed. Even then, I would always get an architect's opinion.

Know something ????---

Unfortunately yes.

I've done some re-furb of some very old houses with odd shaped walls and roofs.

Twice I've had the visiting Architect remove my working sketches from the office wall only to arrive a day or two later with OFFICIAL architects drawings of what I'd already constructed. Lol.

I could write a book about the goings on I've been involved in during my working life.

When I look back I can't even believe that I managed to fit in all the things I've been involved with.