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RSJ beam sizes

Posted by Peter Lu, on
My architect designed my dormer loft with two 203x203x46 floor beams and one roof 152x152x30 ridge beam. However, my builder said the beams are over designed and the sizes can be a little smaller. My loft is 6m by 7m and 2.2m high, is the builder right? If possible, I want smaller size to save a little more headroom. What sizes do you normally use or recommend? Thanks

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