🏠 House Type Line Loads – Load Assessments for UK Homes | Paddick Engineering
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Welcome to Paddick Engineering, your go to specialists in house type line loads and structural load assessments across the UK. Whether you’re designing a new build 🏗️ or renovating an existing home 🔧, understanding line loads is essential for safety and building regulation compliance.
🔍 What Are House Type Line Loads?
House type line loads refer to the distributed loads (typically in kN/m) applied along structural elements like walls, beams, or foundations in residential buildings. These values depend on:
Structural materials (timber, steel, masonry)
Number of storeys
Roof type (pitched, flat, trussed)
Intended use (residential, mixed-use)
Knowing the correct line loads ensures your structure can bear imposed and dead loads without failure – critical for Part A of UK Building Regulations.
🏡 Common House Structures & Their Typical Line Loads
At Paddick Engineering, we offer detailed line load assessments for a wide range of UK house types:
| 🏠 House Type | 📐 Structure | ⚖️ Typical Line Load (kN/m) |
|---|---|---|
| 2-storey brick house | Load-bearing masonry | 20–35 kN/m |
| Timber-framed home | Lightweight structure | 12–20 kN/m |
| Detached bungalow | Shorter spans, lower loads | 10–18 kN/m |
| Townhouse / Terrace | Shared walls, higher live loads | 25–40 kN/m |
| Modern steel-frame | Engineered solutions | Varies – project-specific |
👷 Why Choose Paddick Engineering?
✅ Chartered Structural Engineers
✅ Fully compliant with Eurocode & BS 6399
✅ Fast turnaround on assessments
✅ Over 45 years of UK housing experience
We don’t just calculate – we collaborate with designers, developers, and contractors to ensure your load plans are safe, economical, and approved first time.
📞 Get Your House Type Line Load Assessment Today!
Fill in our quick form or give us a call on 0113 831 3645 to discuss your project. We serve clients across England, Wales, and Scotland with remote and on-site services available.
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