Lofts, Dormers & Loft Conversions

235 topics in this forum

1. Loft Hatch / Access Panel

   By GrantMcscott, April 12, 2023
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   • trialuser
   • January 21, 2024

2. Can anyone identify what this vent is for?

   By SimonC, January 16, 2024
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   • Temp
   • January 17, 2024

3. Loft windows

   By Willl, January 2, 2024
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   • Willl
   • January 16, 2024

4. New Build House - Future proof for later loft conversion

   By Gaz Bancroft, December 19, 2023
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   • ETC
   • January 2, 2024

5. Fake tile cladding

   By adam hawkes, December 30, 2023
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   • scottishjohn
   • January 1, 2024

6. dormer roof

   By dimitar, December 12, 2023
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   • ETC
   • December 28, 2023

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

   By nmh, November 10, 2023
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   • DevilDamo
   • December 28, 2023

8. Loft Hatch

   By richo106, December 4, 2023
   • 8 replies
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   • Canski
   • December 20, 2023

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

   By Eggnog, October 30, 2023
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   • markc
   • December 6, 2023

10. Boarding Loft Advice

    By richo106, December 4, 2023
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    • S2D2
    • December 5, 2023

11. Missing insulation in vaulted ceiling 1 2 3

    By d87francis, October 29, 2023
    • 63 replies
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    • kandgmitchell
    • November 21, 2023

12. How to reinforce a roof with raised tie trusses

    By Lee Calladine, October 16, 2023   

    • loft truss
    • loft conversion
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    • Mr Punter
    • October 16, 2023

13. Plant room in loft, possible?

    By jayc89, January 26, 2023
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    • Andehh
    • September 2, 2023

14. Split Purlin Helpppp!

    By john_smith93, August 29, 2023
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    • FuerteStu
    • September 1, 2023

15. Dormer cheek edpm

    By Kai casswell, August 27, 2023
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    • Dave Jones
    • August 27, 2023

16. Dormer cheek to thin pitch at gable and bottom

    By FuerteStu, August 20, 2023
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    • nod
    • August 20, 2023

17. Face mask advice/recommendation for loft insulation work

    By Rob99, July 29, 2023
    • 14 replies
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    • Conor
    • July 30, 2023

18. How to finish dormer roof to eaves

    By Matt1972, July 15, 2023
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    • Dave Jones
    • July 16, 2023

19. Basic Loft/Utility Room

    By Invader75, July 4, 2023
    • 5 replies
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    • joe90
    • July 4, 2023

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

    By Thorfun, June 16, 2023
    • 3 replies
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    • kandgmitchell
    • June 16, 2023

21. Loft hatch and ladders for timber frame passive house

    By kaye, October 23, 2020
    • 13 replies
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    • JtG
    • May 26, 2023

22. Cheap and cheerful loft hatch

    By jayc89, May 18, 2023
    • 4 replies
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    • elite
    • May 18, 2023

23. Vaulted ceiling - Air gap

    By richo106, April 23, 2023
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    • Iceverge
    • April 25, 2023

24. Loft beam, can it be removed?

    By cloud91, April 19, 2023   

    • loft
    • timber beam
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      • loft
      • timber beam
      • beam
      • timber
    • 20 replies
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    • Gus Potter
    • April 20, 2023

25. Enlarging loft hatch

    By jayc89, April 16, 2023
    • 6 replies
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    • jayc89
    • April 17, 2023