Lofts, Dormers & Loft Conversions

227 topics in this forum

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

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

2. Boarding Loft Advice

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

3. Missing insulation in vaulted ceiling 1 2 3

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

4. 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

5. Plant room in loft, possible?

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

6. Split Purlin Helpppp!

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

7. Dormer cheek edpm

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

8. Dormer cheek to thin pitch at gable and bottom

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

9. Face mask advice/recommendation for loft insulation work

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

10. How to finish dormer roof to eaves

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

11. Basic Loft/Utility Room

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

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

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

13. Loft hatch and ladders for timber frame passive house

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

14. Cheap and cheerful loft hatch

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

15. Vaulted ceiling - Air gap

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

16. Loft beam, can it be removed?

    By cloud91, April 19, 2023   

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    • timber beam
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    • Gus Potter
    • April 20, 2023

17. Enlarging loft hatch

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

18. Vaulted ceiling joinery help

    By richo106, April 13, 2023
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    • richo106
    • April 17, 2023

19. Insulating our attic trusses

    By Barryscotland, March 23, 2023
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    • Iceverge
    • March 25, 2023

20. Wood dormer windows allowing access for external decoration?

    By BarumMike, March 18, 2023
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    • Mr Punter
    • March 18, 2023

21. Shoddy work

    By Karoline handford, February 28, 2023
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    • Cpd
    • March 1, 2023

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

    By Alexx, February 22, 2023
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    • Alexx
    • February 22, 2023

23. Electric loft ladder

    By health mechanic, January 26, 2023
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    • ProDave
    • January 28, 2023

24. Downpipe Spacer Query

    By Angelheart, January 14, 2023
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    • Angelheart
    • January 16, 2023

25. Loft conversion - first visit from building control

    By Vicki21, January 13, 2023
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    • Vicki21
    • January 15, 2023