Lofts, Dormers & Loft Conversions

201 topics in this forum

1. Improving dormer insulation - moving roof timbers?

   By Dave Lee, November 22
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   • DevilDamo
   • November 23

2. Recommendations for learning material about box dormer design

   By timber, September 17
   • 2 replies
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   • olley
   • November 16

3. Air vent not stopping mould

   By bobbydave, November 13
   • 4 replies
   • 247 views
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   • Roundtuit
   • November 15

4. Guttering Advice Please!

   By JSF, November 7
   • 3 replies
   • 325 views
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   • Redbeard
   • November 7

5. 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
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   • Christopher BL
   • October 13

6. Sistering rafters

   By olley, October 9
   • 1 reply
   • 331 views
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   • Nickfromwales
   • October 9

7. Loft boarding dilemma

   By JudyMc, September 10
   • 13 replies
   • 841 views
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   • JudyMc
   • September 20

8. Loft Conversion - Planning and Builders Quotes

   By 73SH, September 15
   • 0 replies
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   • 73SH
   • September 15

9. Is a dormer possible with thin attic party wall?

   By timber, September 12
   • 6 replies
   • 500 views
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   • timber
   • September 13

10. I need some help figuring out how to hang joists for an attic in a Victorian end-terrace

    By timber, August 20
    • 9 replies
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    • scottishjohn
    • September 10

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

    By Jonathanx, September 3
    • 2 replies
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    • Jonathanx
    • September 3

12. Steel Ridge beam to rafter connection details

    By OldSpot, August 22
    • 6 replies
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    • OldSpot
    • August 22

13. How to improve edge of rubber membrane over gutter?

    By David001, July 10
    • 22 replies
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    • Marvin
    • August 19

14. Adding inset balcony. Expensive?

    By flanagaj, July 20
    • 1 reply
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    • DevilDamo
    • August 18

15. Concrete tile over hang

    By AdaminCymru, August 4
    • 3 replies
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    • AdaminCymru
    • August 4

16. Loft loading limits - strengthening the truss

    By Jawbkk, July 29
    • 6 replies
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    • steveoelliott
    • July 31

17. Gable end rebuild..any pointers?

    By syne, March 3
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    • syne
    • July 16

18. DIY flat roof dormer - doubling up rafters, removing purlin

    By casperslo, July 8
    • 0 replies
    • 706 views
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    • casperslo
    • July 8

19. double sides dormer loft conversion

    By LLL, July 7
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    • LLL
    • July 7

20. Fitting a long steel in a short hole... 1 2

    By Del-inquent, June 29
    • 34 replies
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    • Del-inquent
    • July 1

21. Insulating Eaves of a loft conversion - Have I messed up?

    By Shock999, June 17
    • 7 replies
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    • syne
    • June 19

22. Do I need planning? Gov. form.

    By zaffy, June 9
    • 3 replies
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    • zaffy
    • June 11

23. Fibreglass or rubber to cover dormer's gently sloping roof?

    By David001, May 10
    • 5 replies
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    • David001
    • May 11

24. Sister rafters

    By Broughs8286, May 6
    • 18 replies
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    • Gus Potter
    • May 8

25. Coatings for ridge beam and more

    By AdaminCymru, April 26
    • 12 replies
    • 1.2k views
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    • AdaminCymru
    • April 27