Simon,
I'd reckon you'd need something slightly less substantial than ipgo has mentioned.
Using the 'rule of thumb' method for a steel beam, the required depth would increase from about 100mm to more like 250mm for a 5 metre clear span, maybe as much as 300mm depending on the area of roof supported by the beam.
Have you thought about giving Wayne ( of Gadget racing) a call, I gather he's recently done some work on Rick Pembro's workshop/garage?
You might even get 'mate's rate', provided you've never punted him into the kitty litter...
ken
@ ipgo. What ya doin' confusing me with feet and inches?
We gave that up for metric measurements back in 1971, or at least that was the plan...
Simon Crook wrote:
Anyone converted a double garage with two singles doors (with pillar in between) into one double single door, I am thinking about getting it done, any pointers, anyone know anyone that does this type of thing, or knows a builder in the Swindon area etc. etc. etc.
