Originally Posted by
Lappa
Thanks Beardy.
I’d already been looking at Boxspan early in the piece which is where the 150x50 dimension originally came from but their adjustable footings needed a minimum of 220mm beneath the bearer. While continuing the search for adjustable footings of the size I required, another company selling steel sections said it had to be a minimum of 400mm from the ground for warranty etc.
This is why I stated looking at LVL timber and using 150x45 ( closest to 150x50 that I had span tables from for the Boxspan)
Still haven’t ruled out steel but haven’t got prices yet.