Lofts, Dormers & Loft Conversions

220 topics in this forum

1. Loft height / drop ceiling

   By Jammy, January 21
   • 8 replies
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   • madilyn
   • May 15

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

   By Jonathanx, September 3, 2024
   • 4 replies
   • 789 views
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   • madilyn
   • May 15

3. Air/vapour coated OSB for habitable loft?

   By YodhrinForge, February 3
   • 5 replies
   • 706 views
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   • madilyn
   • May 15

4. Alterations to existing loft conversion

   By RJ95, February 13
   • 5 replies
   • 865 views
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   • madilyn
   • May 15

5. Roof insulation / air gap design

   By Pappa, April 30
   • 12 replies
   • 578 views
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   • Pappa
   • May 2

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

   By KAZAAD, April 7   

   • floor joists
   • loft conversion
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     • surveyor
     • architect
   • 10 replies
   • 512 views
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   • Nickfromwales
   • April 11

7. Fire resistant party loft wall.

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

8. Insulating the floor

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

9. 18mm OSB3 T&G for roof deck on dormer

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

10. 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 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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    • Mubbashshir
    • March 6

11. 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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    • 384 views
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    • Mubbashshir
    • March 6

12. Chimney breast removal/loft conversion

    By Raibeart, February 13, 2024
    • 2 replies
    • 1.8k views
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    • bmaur
    • March 6

13. Loft conversion - Realistic expectations

    By cloud91, December 20, 2024
    • 11 replies
    • 1.3k views
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    • Redbeard
    • February 15

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

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

15. Convert a Garage loft to a habitable box room

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

16. Plasterboarding a hip

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

17. Hello Home Improver here.

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

18. Loft conversion - rotten timber?

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

19. Attic Storage Conversion

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

20. Redoing an attic 1 2 3 4

    By Garald, December 27, 2024
    • 77 replies
    • 5.2k views
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    • SteamyTea
    • January 4

21. Hardboard loft SIP...

    By Archer, December 25, 2024
    • 12 replies
    • 1.2k views
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    • Archer
    • December 29, 2024

22. Improving dormer insulation - moving roof timbers?

    By Dave Lee, November 22, 2024
    • 3 replies
    • 1.1k views
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    • DevilDamo
    • November 23, 2024

23. Recommendations for learning material about box dormer design

    By timber, September 17, 2024
    • 2 replies
    • 1.1k views
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    • olley
    • November 16, 2024

24. Air vent not stopping mould

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

25. Guttering Advice Please!

    By JSF, November 7, 2024
    • 3 replies
    • 1k views
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    • Redbeard
    • November 7, 2024