I hope the 2 images displayed properly...If not, please have a look at the last 2 photos of this post on my blog http://building-our-first-house.blogspot.com/2007/09/progress051-not-much-progress-in-past.html.
As mentioned in my blog, I found this steel beam in the alfresco area which is actually 2 beams been joined together. Just like to know if this is "common" or should that be considered a mistake/problem that should be rectified? Any suggestions/comments welcomed.
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Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Have you seen steel beams been joined like this? (Updated) 2Sep 26, 2007 11:17 pm Allan,
Its not load bearing out there so I personally wouldn't be concerned. Whats interesting is how they intend to fix it to the post... I have reverted to username - mattwalker Carlisle Homes - Grande 43 My building experience is here: http://www.ourgrandeplan.blogspot.com Re: Have you seen steel beams been joined like this? (Updated) 3Sep 26, 2007 11:20 pm  oh my!  Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com  31 May 2007 1,041 Member Re: Have you seen steel beams been joined like this? (Updated) 4Sep 26, 2007 11:29 pm The weld itself won't be a problem. Im guessing there's some bricks to go under it to support it. Re: Have you seen steel beams been joined like this? (Updated) 5Sep 26, 2007 11:31 pm Rope….okky strap! Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: Have you seen steel beams been joined like this? (Updated) 6Sep 26, 2007 11:35 pm  MichelleRope….okky strap! Speakin' of fine form!! I have reverted to username - mattwalker Carlisle Homes - Grande 43 My building experience is here: http://www.ourgrandeplan.blogspot.com 31 May 2007 1,041 Member Re: Have you seen steel beams been joined like this? (Updated) 7Sep 26, 2007 11:37 pm Double sided tape. Re: Have you seen steel beams been joined like this? (Updated) 8Sep 26, 2007 11:39 pm supaglue perhaps?? I have reverted to username - mattwalker Carlisle Homes - Grande 43 My building experience is here: http://www.ourgrandeplan.blogspot.com 25 Jul 2007 206 Bronze Member Re: Have you seen steel beams been joined like this? (Updated) 9Sep 26, 2007 11:39 pm I was thinking blutac myself 31 May 2007 1,041 Member Re: Have you seen steel beams been joined like this? (Updated) 10Sep 26, 2007 11:44 pm Feeling better now Allan?  Re: Have you seen steel beams been joined like this? (Updated) 11Sep 26, 2007 11:46 pm  CookiemonsterFeeling better now Allan? lol...we blame your parents!!  I have reverted to username - mattwalker Carlisle Homes - Grande 43 My building experience is here: http://www.ourgrandeplan.blogspot.com 31 May 2007 1,041 Member Re: Have you seen steel beams been joined like this? (Updated) 12Sep 26, 2007 11:47 pm Audio Visual Dreams CookiemonsterFeeling better now Allan? lol...we blame your parents!! Actually, Allan should probably blame the builder's parents.  Re: Have you seen steel beams been joined like this? (Updated) 13Sep 26, 2007 11:49 pm I was pegging for the blutac as well!!!!  Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: Have you seen steel beams been joined like this? (Updated) 14Sep 26, 2007 11:50 pm Cookiemonster Audio Visual Dreams CookiemonsterFeeling better now Allan? lol...we blame your parents!! Actually, Allan should probably blame the builder's parents. Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: Have you seen steel beams been joined like this? (Updated) 15Sep 26, 2007 11:51 pm Maybe just some pre-loved bubble gum...
"She goes, She goes, She goes. She just goes..." I have reverted to username - mattwalker Carlisle Homes - Grande 43 My building experience is here: http://www.ourgrandeplan.blogspot.com Re: Have you seen steel beams been joined like this? (Updated) 16Sep 27, 2007 11:28 am Yes, there will be a brick post supporting it later... Re: Have you seen steel beams been joined like this? (Updated) 18Sep 27, 2007 3:17 pm Yes Ahuang, this is a common thing, well at least it is in the steel industry. Although I am surprised they have not welded another piece of flat steel (about 200mm in length would do it) across the join. Just for additional bracing over the weld, it would only require oneside to be braced as it is being supported by a brick pillar it may not need it. Gav & Vanessa Building In Melbourne (Sth East Suburbs) http://www.arkraider.blogspot.com/ Rawdon Hill Construction - Canterbury Heritage Re: Have you seen steel beams been joined like this? (Updated) 19Sep 30, 2007 10:58 pm Thanks for all the responses, already raise issue with builder, will see how it goes... Re: Have you seen steel beams been joined like this? (Updated) 20Oct 15, 2007 3:13 pm Just an update on this.
According to our supervisor, the steel beam delivered was too short that's why he has to join it like that. But as there's not much load on it, we don't have to worry about it. ==> We will let the structure engineer to confirm that during our pre-plaster inspection. The funny thing is, on Saturday we found the dark coloured, joined part has been painted in orange... Wonder what was that for, to make it looks more "beautiful" or to be in similar colour to the other part?? I got a note on my blog from "kathy" suggesting it might be to protect it from rust, any idea?? Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Hi I am wanting some opinions about the build of a steel shed I am going to get one about 4.5 x 2.5 m steel shed and the height will be about 2.3-2.4m high The one I am… 0 1894  Giday Chippy. I can see the merit in the idea but fail to see how it could be done expediently. To bore the hole on a computerized jig wouldn't be an issue, but these… 31 15450 |
