Tomfh the largest prop is size 4 (4.8m) so it would need to be on a platform or, as you say, a larger prop, but what other options are there? This is a small domestic project to replace a bay window at first floor level. Just to repeat the original post that propping floors internally isn’t an...
Thanks for the replies. As suspected, not a good idea, so will need to consider a suitable platform and use size 4 Acrow props. Plywood doesn’t seem like a practical solution as approx. 40 layers would be required. Depending on the load, which should be relatively light, perhaps a number of...
Strongboys fit onto Acrows to support loads that are not directly above the Acrow.
Not sure what a suitable platform would be, presumably it would need to be solid concrete, etc.
Sorry, I presume in that case you’re not based in the UK. This may help to explain what an Acrow prop is, and sizes:
https://www.constructionproductsonline.co.uk/acrow-props
Hi,
A contractor has proposed propping above a first floor bay window from the outside whilst the bay window is replaced. The floors cannot be propped internally so he’s suggested bolting two Acrow props together, one on top of the other, in order to reach 5.2m height (size 4 Acrow extends only...
