Lofts, Dormers & Loft Conversions

158 topics in this forum

1. Missing insulation in vaulted ceiling 1 2 3

   By d87francis, October 29
   • 63 replies
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   • kandgmitchell
   • November 21

2. What’s the correct flooring depth or product for loft extension??

   By nmh, November 10
   • 5 replies
   • 215 views
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   • kandgmitchell
   • November 14

3. Wider timbers on narrower steel - how to meet building regs??

   By Eggnog, October 30
   • 0 replies
   • 174 views
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   • Eggnog
   • October 30

4. Roof buildup for 1 3/4 storey house.

   By LiamJones, October 17
   • 8 replies
   • 496 views
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   • Iceverge
   • October 21

5. How to reinforce a roof with raised tie trusses

   By Lee Calladine, October 16   

   • loft truss
   • loft conversion
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   • 1 reply
   • 248 views
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   • Mr Punter
   • October 16

6. Stubbed Eaves Attic Truss Roof Lift

   By Paddyflyer, August 11
   • 12 replies
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   • FuerteStu
   • September 5

7. Plant room in loft, possible?

   By jayc89, January 26
   • 9 replies
   • 1k views
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   • Andehh
   • September 2

8. Split Purlin Helpppp!

   By john_smith93, August 29
   • 4 replies
   • 464 views
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   • FuerteStu
   • September 1

9. Dormer cheek edpm

   By Kai casswell, August 27
   • 1 reply
   • 422 views
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   • Dave Jones
   • August 27

10. Dormer cheek to thin pitch at gable and bottom

    By FuerteStu, August 20
    • 1 reply
    • 482 views
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    • nod
    • August 20

11. Face mask advice/recommendation for loft insulation work

    By Rob99, July 29
    • 14 replies
    • 740 views
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    • Conor
    • July 30

12. How to finish dormer roof to eaves

    By Matt1972, July 15
    • 1 reply
    • 935 views
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    • Dave Jones
    • July 16

13. Basic Loft/Utility Room

    By Invader75, July 4
    • 5 replies
    • 625 views
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    • joe90
    • July 4

14. Does a basement count as a storey for fire rated loft hatch requirements

    By Thorfun, June 16
    • 3 replies
    • 647 views
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    • kandgmitchell
    • June 16

15. Loft hatch and ladders for timber frame passive house

    By kaye, October 23, 2020
    • 13 replies
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    • JtG
    • May 26

16. Cheap and cheerful loft hatch

    By jayc89, May 18
    • 4 replies
    • 627 views
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    • elite
    • May 18

17. Vaulted ceiling - Air gap

    By richo106, April 23
    • 5 replies
    • 890 views
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    • Iceverge
    • April 25

18. Loft beam, can it be removed?

    By cloud91, April 19   

    • loft
    • timber beam
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      • loft
      • timber beam
      • beam
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    • 20 replies
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    • Gus Potter
    • April 20

19. Enlarging loft hatch

    By jayc89, April 16
    • 6 replies
    • 830 views
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    • jayc89
    • April 17

20. Vaulted ceiling joinery help

    By richo106, April 13
    • 6 replies
    • 830 views
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    • richo106
    • April 17

21. Loft Hatch / Access Panel

    By GrantMcscott, April 12
    • 4 replies
    • 671 views
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    • TonyT
    • April 12

22. Insulating our attic trusses

    By Barryscotland, March 23
    • 5 replies
    • 1k views
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    • Iceverge
    • March 25

23. Wood dormer windows allowing access for external decoration?

    By BarumMike, March 18
    • 1 reply
    • 613 views
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    • Mr Punter
    • March 18

24. Shoddy work

    By Karoline handford, February 28
    • 4 replies
    • 1k views
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    • Cpd
    • March 1

25. Has anyone got experience with underfloor heating for lofts?

    By Alexx, February 22
    • 0 replies
    • 666 views
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    • Alexx
    • February 22