Lofts, Dormers & Loft Conversions

219 topics in this forum

1. Proposing a self-build floor level fixing in a loft conversion project

   By KAZAAD, April 7   

   • floor joists
   • loft conversion
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   • 10 replies
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   • Nickfromwales
   • Friday at 12:47

2. Fire resistant party loft wall.

   By Mike DC, March 8
   • 13 replies
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   • Mike DC
   • March 15

3. Insulating the floor

   By olley, March 13
   • 4 replies
   • 271 views
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   • ETC
   • March 13

4. 18mm OSB3 T&G for roof deck on dormer

   By olley, March 2
   • 6 replies
   • 409 views
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   • olley
   • March 8

5. Single Room with bathroom in loft with rear Domer

   By Mubbashshir, March 6   

   • advise on structural details
   • advise on steel which may get slotted in party wall
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     • advise to avoid re-doing the plan to keep the cost to minimum
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   • Mubbashshir
   • March 6

6. advise on structural details Single Room with bathroom in loft with rear Domer

   By Mubbashshir, March 6   

   • advise on steel which may get slotted in party wall
   • advise to avoid re-doing the plan to keep the cost to minimum
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     • advise to avoid re-doing the plan to keep the cost to minimum
     • rough drawing will be helpful
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   • Mubbashshir
   • March 6

7. Chimney breast removal/loft conversion

   By Raibeart, February 13, 2024
   • 2 replies
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   • bmaur
   • March 6

8. Alterations to existing loft conversion

   By RJ95, February 13
   • 4 replies
   • 628 views
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   • kandgmitchell
   • February 18

9. Loft conversion - Realistic expectations

   By cloud91, December 20, 2024
   • 11 replies
   • 1k views
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   • Redbeard
   • February 15

10. Air/vapour coated OSB for habitable loft?

    By YodhrinForge, February 3
    • 4 replies
    • 478 views
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    • Alan Ambrose
    • February 3

11. Loft access options with 7x2 ceiling joists/trusses at 400mm centres?

    By Clarkey, January 31
    • 3 replies
    • 533 views
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    • Clarkey
    • January 31

12. Loft conversion current how much? ££££

    By Jonathanx, September 3, 2024
    • 3 replies
    • 637 views
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    • Tomsbuild29
    • January 27

13. Convert a Garage loft to a habitable box room

    By Neoc, January 10
    • 4 replies
    • 546 views
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    • Tomsbuild29
    • January 27

14. Loft height / drop ceiling

    By Jammy, January 21
    • 7 replies
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    • Jammy
    • January 23

15. Plasterboarding a hip

    By MortarThePoint, January 18
    • 12 replies
    • 716 views
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    • MortarThePoint
    • January 19

16. Hello Home Improver here.

    By Dave Lee, January 18
    • 2 replies
    • 456 views
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    • Dave Lee
    • January 19

17. Loft conversion - rotten timber?

    By Firsttimereno, January 12
    • 7 replies
    • 662 views
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    • MortarThePoint
    • January 18

18. Attic Storage Conversion

    By Pete38, January 14
    • 3 replies
    • 578 views
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    • Redbeard
    • January 14

19. Redoing an attic 1 2 3 4

    By Garald, December 27, 2024
    • 77 replies
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    • SteamyTea
    • January 4

20. Hardboard loft SIP...

    By Archer, December 25, 2024
    • 12 replies
    • 929 views
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    • Archer
    • December 29, 2024

21. Improving dormer insulation - moving roof timbers?

    By Dave Lee, November 22, 2024
    • 3 replies
    • 889 views
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    • DevilDamo
    • November 23, 2024

22. Recommendations for learning material about box dormer design

    By timber, September 17, 2024
    • 2 replies
    • 925 views
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    • olley
    • November 16, 2024

23. Air vent not stopping mould

    By bobbydave, November 13, 2024
    • 4 replies
    • 716 views
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    • Roundtuit
    • November 15, 2024

24. Guttering Advice Please!

    By JSF, November 7, 2024
    • 3 replies
    • 828 views
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    • Redbeard
    • November 7, 2024

25. Loft and roof volume to big for permitted development and can I I drag out with council to pass 4 years.

    By Christopher BL, July 5, 2024
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    • Christopher BL
    • October 13, 2024